The Star Wars movie saga features some of cinema's best and most inspiring characters of all. These include the legendary hero Luke Skywalker, the noble Obi-Wan Kenobi and the valiant Princess Leia Organa. Conversely, the Star Wars franchise also has some pretty underwhelming or downright unlikable characters -- most of them minor villains or unpleasant supporting heroes.
Most Star Wars fans will agree that the likes of Watto, C-3PO, and Sebulba are some of the series' worst, and they contribute little to the story. Still, even these bottom-tier Star Wars characters have a few minor perks or upsides, and they still have a role to play -- even if everyone boos them when they show up on-screen.
10 Grand Moff Tarkin
Grand Moff Tarkin was a foul villain from the original trilogy, and he was the overall commander of the fearsome Death Star battle station. He also ordered the destruction of Alderaan and the execution of Princess Leia, so Star Wars fans didn't miss him when he died aboard the Death Star.
Wilhuff Tarkin did have a few minor good points, though, so he was not just a cartoony villain. For example, he didn't like it when Darth Vader needlessly choked and killed Imperial officers. Similarly, his "survival of the fittest" attitude may have been brutal, but in a vacuum, it made a certain pragmatic sense.
9 Sebulba
The podracer jock Sebulba was an antagonistic Dug alien who often bullied Anakin Skywalker during their time together on the desert world Tatooine. Sebulba was arrogant, brash and liked to cheat, so Star Wars fans had ample reason to hate him. But at least he was not boring or forgettable.
Sebulba was a total creep, but he always entertained the crowds in Mos Espa with every podrace. His aggressive methods may have been dirty, but Sebulba still put on a good show. He got the bettors excited every time a new race was starting, and Tatooine's inhabitants certainly needed some fun.
8 Bib Fortuna
There wasn't much to know about the Twi'lek alien Bib Fortuna and there was even less to like about him. However, he did serve a minor purpose in the original trilogy. Bib was a sinister and cold-blooded ally of Jabba the Hutt, and he helped prove that his species wasn't all dancers and slaves.
There were strong and confident Twi'leks out there like Bib (evil or otherwise), which made the Twi'lek race more than just a token "oppressed people" group. Bib did well for himself on Tatooine for a time, but as The Mandalorian showed, Bib's time went up when Boba Fett returned with a vengeance.
7 Darth Maul
The Sith apprentice Darth Maul, unlike the smart and aristocratic Count Dooku, was a mere brute-force tool for Darth Sidious: an apprentice who would gladly kill anyone, anywhere for his master. Darth Maul was disliked for killing Qui-Gon Jinn, though he was also pretty cool.
Darth Maul's sheer coolness factor made him a fan-favorite, even if fans couldn't stand him otherwise. He was deadly, focused, and eerily silent, reinforcing his image as a true Sith assassin. He was refreshingly straightforward and committed to his violent, villainous cause.
6 General Hux
General Armitage Hux was a high-ranking officer in the villainous First Order, and he enjoyed being in command while personally clashing with Kylo Ren a few times. General Hux was never compelling as a person or as an antagonist, but he did have some unique flair.
Cheesy or not, Hux deserved credit for standing out with his flair for the dramatic, and adding some energy to the sequel trilogy. His speech on Starkiller Base made it clear how passionate he and his stormtroopers were for the cause. His dramatic words early in The Last Jedi were silly but amusing, too.
5 Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars fans widely dislike the Gungan alien Jar Jar Binks, who was a clumsy and unneeded attempt at comic relief in the prequel trilogy. His irritating voice and foolish ways turned fans off, but deep down, Jar Jar still meant well, and fans could always tell.
Jar Jar was still a poorly conceived character, though he partially made up for it with his genuine kindness and strong sense of friendship. In a galaxy of bullies, Sith Lords, and corrupt politicians, a friendly face is what anyone would need, no matter what kind of package it came in.
4 Watto
Watto was a Toydarian alien who ran a junk shop on Tatooine. Unfortunately, he supported the slave trade, owning Shmi and her son Anakin for years. He also betted heavily on Sebulba, which eventually led to financial ruin.
There's not much good to say about Watto. However, when he returned in 2002's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, he warmly greeted Anakin Skywalker and gladly answered his questions. It was the least he could do after all he had done to the Skywalkers.
3 Dryden Vos
Dryden Vos was the main villain of 2016's Solo: A Star Wars Story, a crime lord who sometimes worked with Tobias Beckett. Overall, he wasn't very sympathetic and was selfish and cruel as a crime lord. Given that, no one was sad to see him die.
However, at least Dryden Vos had some style as a Star Wars villain who knew how to live it up. His opulent lifestyle and collection of goodies was admittedly impressive. He was a foul criminal, but he enjoyed his life and made it seem glamorous right up to the end.
2 Supreme Leader Snoke
Supreme Leader Snoke was introduced as Kylo Ren's mentor in the sequel movie trilogy, and was a gold-robed humanoid with a sinister voice and immense Force powers. He was also Sidious' puppet who died at Kylo Ren's own hand. This diminished him as a villain somewhat.
During his time on-screen, Supreme Leader Snoke had impressive charisma. He worked as a cruel, powerful Dark Side user who could intimidate anyone in person or via holograms. He also made fantastic use of the Force as a villain, even from long distances.
1 C-3PO
The golden protocol droid C-3PO often annoyed fans with his constant worrying and bad attitude. It seemed like he was always getting into arguments. C-3PO had actually gotten shut down so he would stop annoying Han, which didn't flatter him.
Still, despite his complaining and attitude, C-3PO was impressively loyal and hadn't abandoned his friends despite the constant danger. He tried parting ways with R2-D2 in 1977's A New Hope, but he soon regretted it and changed his mind.