Antiheroes are far from the role models we associate with traditional heroes, but they are often driven by a sense of justice just the same. An antihero is a character who is deeply flawed, conflicted, and often has a cloudy moral compass—but that’s what makes them realistic, complex, and even likeable. An antihero is a central character who lacks the characteristics an audience associates with a conventional hero. Antiheroes are ambiguous protagonists—complex characters who have a dark side. Despite a flawed exterior, a history of bad decisions, and even a questionable moral code, an antihero is ultimately guided by good intentions.