The Top 5 PLANET OF THE APES Villains

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The Planet of the Apes franchise has introduced over a dozen different villain characters over the course of its 50+ year long history, some even being among the best movie villains ever put on screen. Now, I’m here to count the best of them down to give you my Top 5 favorite villains from the Planet of the Apes franchise!
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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Honorable Mentions
1:51 - #5
3:22 - #4
4:48 - #3
6:29 - #2
8:12 - #1
10:58 - Outro
#planetoftheapes
Music:
-"Main Title" by Jerry Goldsmith
-"Chipper by Kevin MacLeod
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  • @chasehedges6775
    @chasehedges6775Ай бұрын

    The Colnel and Proximus would probably have an interesting conversation to each other.

  • @Arborvitar

    @Arborvitar

    Ай бұрын

    Holy crap, yeah. Like polar opposites. The Colonel was a human supremacist, fighting for humanity and humanity only. Proximus fights for apes, and only apes. He uses humans, like the Colonel used apes.

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    👍

  • @chasehedges6775
    @chasehedges6775Ай бұрын

    The Colnel: “It will be a planet of apes and we will become your cattle.” Proximus proved him right in a way. Especially considering he pretty much based his “kingdom for apes” on Roman History

  • @wickdaline8668
    @wickdaline8668Ай бұрын

    Koba is GOATed.

  • @professormadhattgaming583
    @professormadhattgaming583Ай бұрын

    Here’s my top five Planet of the Apes villains 1. Dr. Zaius 2. Koba 3. Proximus 4. Colonel McCullough 5. General Thade

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    AWESOME’

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    Good list!

  • @medianicko
    @medianickoАй бұрын

    Love the colonel. That final scene with Caesar still sticks with me

  • @beentheredonethat5908

    @beentheredonethat5908

    Ай бұрын

    That's a fact. The fact he truly and fully believed what he spoke, he would rather die than be sick, and held that fir his own children, and every ape. Think, if he decided to find peace with the apes rather then war, he would have had a chance against his enemies. Most military leaders believe the enemy kf my enemy is my ally, he held true to his words. He'd rather fight battles on two fronts then give his morals up.

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    @@beentheredonethat5908 💯

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    One of my favorite moments in the movie!

  • @rareboy3908
    @rareboy3908Ай бұрын

    WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!!!

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    💯👍

  • @pleasestandby59
    @pleasestandby59Ай бұрын

    Koba and Zaius are peak POTA villains. I really enjoyed Proximus because he was evil but fun yo watch. It be cool to see another orangutan villain for the new films.

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    An orangutan villain would be cool!

  • @chasehedges6775
    @chasehedges6775Ай бұрын

    Jacobs: “You make history, I make money.” Woody Harrelson: “So I spent all my years in the army and fighting wars for greedy people like you.. Figures ”

  • @william5361
    @william5361Ай бұрын

    Top 5 villains? 1.Aldo 2.Aldo 3.Aldo 4.Aldo 5.Aldo Let that Gorilla ride his horses!

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    No, Aldo. No!

  • @drewmantia

    @drewmantia

    Ай бұрын

    Aldo has killed ape!

  • @PopcornWithMayo

    @PopcornWithMayo

    Ай бұрын

    Aldo would certainly be on my list. Killed Caesar's son, planned to kill Caesar.

  • @elconferencistaaspergeraut3806
    @elconferencistaaspergeraut3806Ай бұрын

    The ape villains have a-lot in common to the creatures they despise.

  • @jermainehaslam5634

    @jermainehaslam5634

    27 күн бұрын

    That's what the planet of the apes franchise does so well, it perfectly puts a mirror up to these apes and shows the human nature within them. As long as intelligence exists their will always be a vicious cycle of apes making the same mistakes as humans.

  • @chasehedges6775
    @chasehedges6775Ай бұрын

    Taylor would ANGERED by the Colnel and Jacobs be if he met them. Change my mind.

  • @SS-rr7by

    @SS-rr7by

    Ай бұрын

    When you're right you're right

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    👍👍 They are both Greed and Cruelty PERSONIFIED!

  • @reneelawton1032

    @reneelawton1032

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed! Taylor would despise both Jacobs and the Colonel.

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    @@reneelawton1032 💯

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    @@reneelawton1032 They are the worst parts of humanity.

  • @Spongebrain97
    @Spongebrain97Ай бұрын

    Proximus Caesar reminds me of the Caesar character from Fallout New Vegas. They're both intelligent individuals who use the name of a historical Caesar and twist their messaging for their own agendas and use the Roman Empire for inspiration when crafting their kingdom. They think that in order for their people to survive in the post apocalyptic setting, they need to unite under one strong kingdom. The ends justify the means. The two Caesars also look down upon the new tribes that have sprung up and wish to assimilate them into their kingdom which includes wiping away those tribal identities

  • @omokoyejoakinfenwa4453
    @omokoyejoakinfenwa4453Ай бұрын

    Cool list. My list is… 1.Koba 2.Colonel McCullough 3.Dr Zaius 4.Proximus Caesar 5.General Thade

  • @brittanyc.4540
    @brittanyc.4540Ай бұрын

    My favorite villain is Koba because he is like Demona from Disney’s *Gargoyles* and Arlong from *One Piece* in my perspective! Koba, He is considered to be an incredibly well-written villain for several reasons: 1. Complexity of Motivations: Koba's motivations are not simply black and white. He has a deep-seated hatred and mistrust of humans, stemming from the horrific abuse and experimentation he endured at their hands. This tragic backstory adds nuance and depth to his character, making him more than just a one-dimensional villain. 2. Moral Ambiguity: Koba's actions are often driven by a desire for revenge and a belief that apes must dominate humans to ensure their own survival. However, his methods become increasingly extreme and morally questionable, blurring the line between hero and villain. This moral ambiguity makes the audience question their own allegiances and sympathies. 3. Compelling Character Arc: Over the course of the trilogy, Koba's transformation from a loyal follower of Caesar to a power-hungry usurper is a captivating arc. His descent into madness and the lengths he's willing to go to achieve his goals create a sense of impending tragedy that keeps the audience engaged. 4. Realistic Portrayal: Koba's character is grounded in realistic ape behavior and social dynamics. His interactions with other apes, including his jealousy and resentment towards Caesar, feel authentic and believable, making him a more compelling and relatable villain. 5. Thematic Significance: Koba's role in the narrative serves as a foil to Caesar, exploring themes of power, leadership, and the dangers of extremism. His arc is a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked ambition and the delicate balance between ape and human society. Overall, Koba's multifaceted nature, compelling character arc, and thematic significance make him a standout villain in the rebooted *Planet of the Apes* trilogy, earning him widespread praise from critics and audiences alike. Kudos to Toby Kebbell for his performance as Koba!

  • @gregbic
    @gregbicАй бұрын

    Sylva was nefarious and an excellent villain in this current movie. The roar from Sylva was very similar to King Kong as well and that was neat to watch!

  • @GENERALURSUS-rz7sy
    @GENERALURSUS-rz7syАй бұрын

    Hmm...this is tough but here is mine. 1.) Dr. Zaius 2.) Koba 3.) DR. Otto Hasslein 4.) The Colonel 5.) General Ursus Zaius is my favorite he isn't menacing like Koba he does what he does to ensure the survival of Ape society, plus Maurice Evans gives a great performance & has a strong presence whenever he is on screen. But when it comes to a true villain Koba is the best. If you think about it though none of the villains are truly villains besides maybe two or three in the franchise.

  • @jermainehaslam5634
    @jermainehaslam5634Ай бұрын

    I love General Thade, even though the writing for him isn't as good as the writing for Koba Tim Roth just brings that character to life with his terrifyying presence and awesome video.

  • @majorrager3353
    @majorrager3353Ай бұрын

    All Hail General Ursus!

  • @lastkryptonbaby
    @lastkryptonbabyАй бұрын

    Excellent list ! Good human 👏

  • @T4nkDavis
    @T4nkDavisАй бұрын

    Great list man! I love the content!!

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @algross1396
    @algross13964 күн бұрын

    “That's what I'm worried about. Later. Later we'll do something about pollution. Later we'll do something about the population explosion. Later we'll do something about the nuclear war. We think we've got all the time in the world, but how much time has the world got? Somebody has to begin to care.” One of the best speeches in film. Still holds true.

  • @mork8144
    @mork8144Ай бұрын

    the intro was too good 🔥

  • @westfield90
    @westfield90Ай бұрын

    I totally agree with your analysis.

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    Same👍💯

  • @danielkibler3504
    @danielkibler3504Ай бұрын

    Nice list!

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @bookchaser1103
    @bookchaser1103Ай бұрын

    Well, I wouldn't go so high on #2 probably, but yeah, great video. P.S. I just finally finished the OG PotA novel and really enjoyed it, though the Dr Zaius in that is very much a kind of incompetent bureaucrat who enjoys flattery too much. But the novel would make for another really interesting topic some time!

  • @brianturpin8060
    @brianturpin8060Ай бұрын

    My favorite is Urco from the t.v. show

  • @lazerfrogstudios
    @lazerfrogstudiosАй бұрын

    I thought dr zaius should have been higher but other than that great video! You should make a top 5 planet of the apes deaths next

  • @GOGIANTS1091
    @GOGIANTS1091Ай бұрын

    I grew up with the 70 POTA series so I have Urko in my Top 10. Even though that show was not received, its a good Saturday rewatch type of show you put on to just enjoy

  • @manuelle188
    @manuelle188Ай бұрын

    BRAVO !!!!!!! 💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @SSNAPPYEATER
    @SSNAPPYEATERАй бұрын

    Great video once again. Honestly, I really can't pick between the Colonel, hasslein, koba or zaius. To me they all represent what makes the Ape franchise so great- 'bad guys' with the most logical motivations ever, that make u realize every villain is the hero of their own story, and that right or wrong, good or bad, is sometimes relative, but that kindness and empathy are not. Over all tho, I think Koba is probably my favorite character

  • @Anthonycheesman33
    @Anthonycheesman33Ай бұрын

    I wish Proximus was in the whole trilogy he would have been an interesting character to have around .

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed

  • @edwardmcduffie2518
    @edwardmcduffie2518Ай бұрын

    Good list, for me it is General Ursus

  • @josiahnunley2910
    @josiahnunley2910Ай бұрын

    Yeah, Koba’s basically “So, what if we took Thade… and just made him make sense”

  • @arzn253
    @arzn253Ай бұрын

    Dr. Zaius, Dr. Hasslein, Thade, Koba, (can't decide between Ursus and Proximus)

  • @apetheory7152
    @apetheory7152Ай бұрын

    I’d love to see an interaction between Proximus and Colonel McCullough.

  • @Skullfire28
    @Skullfire28Ай бұрын

    Yes!!!!

  • @5SK.RoyaltyTV
    @5SK.RoyaltyTVАй бұрын

    I think in 5 years you'll be saying Mae is your favorite villain.

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    We'll see!

  • @evanmiller2472
    @evanmiller2472Ай бұрын

    Thade was vicious and intimidating as fuck. I remember thinking what if someone tried to pet him XD

  • @nicolesperry9183
    @nicolesperry9183Ай бұрын

    I Agree

  • @sweeterikclemensen
    @sweeterikclemensenАй бұрын

    1. Koba 2. Colonel 3. Proximus Caesar 4. Dr. Hasslein 5. General Thade honorable mentions: Sylva & Zaius

  • @growupgreg
    @growupgregАй бұрын

    Koba hands down is my favorite villain of the franchise. He replaced Dr. Zaius on my list but I also always had a soft spot for Aldo. When I was a kid I loved that character. lol I also agree that while Marky Mark and the monkey bunch wasn’t a very good movie Tim Roth did a hell of a job as Thade.

  • @jaddlawand2358
    @jaddlawand2358Ай бұрын

    Jadd J.A.D.D. Jadd Good list, I agree strongly and I would rank the villains the some way.

  • @PopCultureguy
    @PopCultureguyАй бұрын

    Great video Ape Nation loved planet of the apes villains my favs are 1.Koba 2. Dr. Zaius 3.DR. Otto Hasslein 4. Proximus Caesar 5. General Thade 6. General Ursus 7.Colonel Attar 8.Colonel McCullough 9.Governor Breck 10.Sylva

  • @macdreezy794
    @macdreezy794Ай бұрын

    Low key rooted for Koba, great list, sad Claude Atkins didnt make an even honorable mention

  • @HarryThomasPictures
    @HarryThomasPicturesАй бұрын

    1 Colonel McCoullough 2 Koba 3 Proximus 4 Dr Zaius 5 Sylva

  • @noodledogs
    @noodledogsАй бұрын

    DR. HASSLEIN APPRECIATION!!!! He's truly my favorite antagonist from the originals, also my second all time favorite just after Koba. (Escape is also my favorite of the sequels, but that's a different conversation.) Dr. Hasslein's arguments are just so compelling and understandable. We love Zira and Cornelius because we know them, but their mere EXISTENCE is proof that human intelligence will die out and humans will be reduced to instinct-driven animals. Their existence is frightening, so while you love them, it's also 100% reasonable why a scientist like Hasslein would be very disturbed and seek to stop it at all costs. I can't fault him for his fears, only his actions. And that's what makes him such a gotdamn great antagonist.

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    100% agree!

  • @FreddyKurganNimmo
    @FreddyKurganNimmoАй бұрын

    My favorite was always Urko. Growing up in the '80s, I got to see reruns of episodes of The Series in syndication more frequently than the films, and I always enjoyed Mark Lenard's performance in the role🦍 Granted, yes, he's little more than a watered-down Ursus, but my own familiarity with the character supercedes much negative judgment 👍

  • @vonadawilliamsom6873
    @vonadawilliamsom6873Ай бұрын

    Yes, and I thought the Cornell should of been Proximus. Yes, I agreed with the list. I liked the blonde Ape too.

  • @shanerose7204
    @shanerose7204Ай бұрын

    These would have to be my top five: 1. Koba 2. The Colonel 3. Proximus Caesar 4. Dodge Landon 5. Sylva Honorable Mentions: Dr. Zaius and General Thade

  • @frankiegalindo980
    @frankiegalindo980Ай бұрын

    Here are my picks… 1. “Koba” Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2. “Dr. Zaius” Planet of the Apes (1968) 3. “Colonel J. Wesley McCullough” War for the Planet of the Apes 4. “Proximus Caesar” Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 5. “General Thade” Planet of the Apes (2001)

  • @Steve-wo7gt
    @Steve-wo7gtАй бұрын

    I agree with you for the most part. Zaius would be my #1 but putting him in the top 3 is acceptable to me.

  • @JediHangout
    @JediHangoutАй бұрын

    I pretty much agree with you on this list. As to Dr. Zaius and Dr. Hasslein. I am conflicted which is the worst villain. They both strike me as the same type of villain but one is an Ape and the other is a Human. In my type 5 I would probably have to put them as a tie. Both are the top villains in the original series.

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    I think part of what makes Hasslein slightly more compelling to me is that he comes across a little more empathetic (until the end at least). Especially as a human, he makes it hard to totally disagree with his arguments in the movie.

  • @SnakePlug

    @SnakePlug

    Ай бұрын

    I wonder what a conversation would be like between the two

  • @GOGIANTS1091
    @GOGIANTS1091Ай бұрын

    My Personal Top 5 are...... 1 Koba 2 Dr Zaius 3 the Colonel 4 Proximus Caesar 5 Red HM to Sylva, Dreyfus & Jacobs

  • @user-hd5nn5ln6o
    @user-hd5nn5ln6oАй бұрын

    it would have been interesting if Dr Zaius was in Escape From The Planet Of The Apes. I would have loved to see him and Dr Hasselien fight each other. that would open the story up to so many possibilities. he would inevitably die at the end of the movie with Cornelius and Zira. what if Dr Zaius brought one of his grandchildren to 1973. and the descendants of his grandson would eventually lead to the law giver centuries later.

  • @danielkibler3504
    @danielkibler3504Ай бұрын

    Could you do a top 5 moments from the planet of the apes series?

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    I have a lot of Top 5/Top 10s I plan on doing and that is definitely going to be one of them!

  • @MrBrett1963
    @MrBrett1963Ай бұрын

    Can't argue with your list, but General Ursus should have gotten an honorable mention.

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    Urus is entertaining to me, but too much of a one note ineffective villain imo.

  • @darkarpatron
    @darkarpatron15 күн бұрын

    To me, Koba is the same type of villain as Magneto from X-Men. _This is ont a bad thing,_ Magneto is considered one of the best Marvel villains for a reason, and it feels like they successfully implemented a similar backstory and motivation to Koba has had been done with Magneto. A story of needless persecution and suffering, the drive to never let such a thing happen again, *no matter the cost.* Admirable, relatable, and no less tragic even as the hypocrisy hits down the line.

  • @conorosullivan1347
    @conorosullivan1347Ай бұрын

    I know it’s not good to be negative. However it would be cool and interesting to see you 5 least favourite villains because I personally like General Ursus.

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    Eh, "Worst Of" and "Least Favorite" lists aren't really my thing, I just don't get enjoyment out of talking about things I dislike if it's not necessary. My least favorite villain though by far is Aldo from Battle.

  • @conorosullivan1347

    @conorosullivan1347

    Ай бұрын

    @@Ape-Nation Yeah, I get it. Planet of the Apes has such a good track record for villains. It must have been hard to pick the top 5.

  • @filmunion8194
    @filmunion8194Ай бұрын

    Thrade could be in the reboot trilogy? 1:25 1:26

  • @professormadhattgaming583

    @professormadhattgaming583

    Ай бұрын

    Maybe! The 2001 movie was iffy, but Thade was the saving grace for the entire thing. If they reused him or even made a character based off of him I’d be happy

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    @@professormadhattgaming583 Nah, the only good thing about that movie was Estella Warren and how hot she was

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    I wouldn't be opposed to bringing in a new version of Thade!

  • @victors.3633
    @victors.3633Ай бұрын

    The neighbor in Rise of the Planet of the Apes who was the pilot was the best villain

  • @taker68
    @taker68Ай бұрын

    Good list, not sure Proximus should be in there as he's so new and he's not in the film for long. Might add General Urko or Brent. Would have Zaius at #2 maybe.

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    I don't think the amount of time he's in the movie matters, it's all about how he's used and his impact as a villain to me.

  • @blindentertainment9412
    @blindentertainment9412Ай бұрын

    Koba The Colonel Dr. Zaius Hasslein Proximus Caesar I feel like you can forget Dr. Zaius is a villain, until you remember he had Landon lobotomized

  • @joycehowe8162
    @joycehowe8162Ай бұрын

    you know i thank you need to cover novals comics and games abut planet of the apes but thats just me

  • @liokaizer1662
    @liokaizer1662Ай бұрын

    Good list, but I would have put in THE MUTANTS from BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES ( I wish Woody Harrelson's Colonel from 'WAR' had been named MENDEZ - he could have been commemerated then as "Mendez The First" thousands of years later ).

  • @MrPrometheus1190
    @MrPrometheus1190Ай бұрын

    Koba is one of the best villians in movie history, period.

  • @Alf-gm7tf
    @Alf-gm7tfАй бұрын

    I wanna know what would happpen If Koba met zauis?.

  • @jennyfeare1702
    @jennyfeare1702Ай бұрын

    I disagree with not wanting the ending fight to happen, but when they first threw hands and Caesar humiliated him, yeah i felt bad then. But during the final fight he murdered Ash and such, ape had killed ape, so he sealed his fate by then.

  • @stephencox4556
    @stephencox4556Ай бұрын

    Hasslein hive rise up!

  • @ChristineDixon-ul5gm
    @ChristineDixon-ul5gmАй бұрын

    Urko was the best villian in the earlier ape films but over all koba is the best villian

  • @sammyt7981
    @sammyt7981Ай бұрын

    Why didn’t you include the mutants?

  • @chasehedges6775

    @chasehedges6775

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah, those guys were GOAT.

  • @greatjob2023

    @greatjob2023

    Ай бұрын

    Because they are a peaceful people. They don't kill their enemies. They get their enemies to kill each other.

  • @sumthingwikked4257

    @sumthingwikked4257

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@greatjob2023 It's the same difference!

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    I think the mutants are a great concept! I just liked the idea of them more than the actual execution of them in Beneath. They needed more development imo.

  • @LukeLovesRose
    @LukeLovesRoseАй бұрын

    Koba Dr. Zaius Tim Roth - I mean Thade He is the best part about that Tim Burton remake. Colonel Wesley McCullough Dr. Hasslein I hated him for killing our beloved apes

  • @user-vs1vy8ye4v
    @user-vs1vy8ye4vАй бұрын

    I kind of feel bad for koba😢 Dawn of the planet of the apes 🦍🦧

  • @hespassed859
    @hespassed859Ай бұрын

    I have to disagree slightly about your description of Koba. I agree he starts out sympathetic, but by the end I definitely wanted Caesar to kill him and I kind of wish he had a more brutal death

  • @travisrivas6453
    @travisrivas6453Ай бұрын

    Once Koba kills Ash then he loses all sympathy from me. That's when he becomes irredeemable and you want Caesar to win that fight.

  • @nicolesperry9183
    @nicolesperry9183Ай бұрын

    Ape Not Kill Ape

  • @AnnaChristensen-kz1pk
    @AnnaChristensen-kz1pkАй бұрын

    Urko

  • @zackrundell5469
    @zackrundell5469Ай бұрын

    I will disagree that Dr Zaus is not a bad guy and how you are betraying him in like he’s Thanos for Ape World. In many Zaus is the hero. His Faith makes him such, his love for his kind made him such and what he was willing to do for ape kind made him such. You’re on the right side if you are an ape unlike Taylor who was a human and a lot of us would side with Taylor because he is a human. This story is more than villains and heroes. It’s not as black and white as you are betraying it to be. I suggest to all your viewers. Think out of the box of the human mind and you might find something that is greater than all of us

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    Every great villain is the hero of their own story, Zaius is the hero of his.

  • @diqtoobic
    @diqtoobicАй бұрын

    Promixus @5 makes this horrible list

  • @Ape-Nation

    @Ape-Nation

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome to make your own list 🙂

  • @diqtoobic

    @diqtoobic

    Ай бұрын

    @@Ape-Nation 😌👌🏾W comeback I’ll continue to support 😂 keep it up bruv

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