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James Bond 26 (& Beyond) Needs To Forget The Worst 007 Villain Trope Forever
Villains with facial disfigurements are one of many common James Bond tropes — but it's one that must end with Bond 26. Even the most fervent 007 fanatic would have to admit social progressiveness isn't among James Bond's specialist skills. Across 25 official Eon film releases between 1962 and 2021, James Bond has been accused of containing rampant sexism, racial stereotypes, and toxic masculinity. Daniel Craig's quintet of James Bond adventures have made a noticeable attempt to modernize, improving representation, bringing female characters to the fore, and making Bond more emotionally vulnerable. There's still work to be done, but progress is happening.