Why are INTP or INTJ characters always portrayed as villains?

I think almost everyone who answered this question is coming at it from the wrong angle. read more

INTJs are always portrayed as villains because we make the best villains; allow me to elaborate The reason why INTJs tend to make the best villains is due to the fact that we like to keep our emotions hidden; doing/saying things that we deem rational, logical and that have been calculated. read more

Based on outward appearances, the INTJ is easy to pick on. INTJs are known as "the masterminds" for a reason. Many excel at not only strategizing and planning, but are meticulous in execution as well. read more

INTP – Smaug from The Hobbit. Finding an INTP villain was a daunting task – I considered David from Prometheus, but I haven’t seen the movie so I couldn’t really give an informed opinion (other than what I’ve read about him). INTP villains are hard to find because they aren’t naturally directive like NTJ villains would be. read more

So having the character do evil in the name of the greater good is "justified" by the INTJ. As far as INTJ heros/protagonists I believe that all of Christopher Nolan's (who is an INTJ) protagonist are INTJs, think batman. There are several other INTJ characters if you do some preliminary research. read more