In any excellent, exceptionally long-form television series, each season of a popular drama, sci-fi, and fantasy series has a typical setup. In the present day, the main villain or antagonist/problem that the protagonists must face takes center stage. In contrast, a secondary villain or antagonist/problem is introduced in flashbacks or backstories, which usually helps elevate the evolution of the show’s protagonist and heroes. A great example of this was in the days of the Arrowverse, in shows like Arrow, which had a secondary villain each season. In the upcoming adaption of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, while the main villain of the first season may very well focus on the man in black, the secondary villain of the season should be none other than John Farson.