This is the supertrope for the cases where villains have qualities that make them more likable. This kind of thing easily leads into
Anti-Villain when more than a smidgen of these tropes is added. See also the
Sliding Scale of Antagonist Vileness.
Evoking
Admiration
For the audience:
Showing
Attachment to Other People
Bravery
Friendliness
Good Intentions
Having a Sense of
Humor
For the audience:
Intelligence
For the audience:
Morality
Normalcy
For the audience:
Pitifulness
For the audience:
Sex Appeal
For the Audience:
Understanding His/Her Point of View
For the audience:
May or may not be
Unintentionally Sympathetic.
