evil henchman
- minionServile subordinate
- lackeyServile follower or minion
- thugViolent criminal
- henchwomanFemale criminal assistant
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
goon · muscle · enforcer · accomplice · lair · torture · kidnap · scheme · betrayal · loyal · obedient · masked · scarred · brutish · menacing · boss · orders · disposable
- action clichesexplosion, car chase, one-liner, slow motion, shootout
- supporting rolessidekick, second fiddle, supporting act, understudy, understudies
moral alignment
evil henchmanguardian angel
Protective spirit assigned individually
trusted ally · white knight · loyal sidekick · loyal companion · faithful servant
narrative role
evil henchmanhero
One admired for courage
protagonist · good guy · savior · knight in shining armor · champion
autonomy and leadership
evil henchmanmastermind
Scheme's chief planner
supervillain · crime boss · arch-nemesis · big bad · villain