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Apr 29, 2019, 7:32 AM EDT (Updated)

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With NBC’s Revolution tossing in more twisted alliances than you can shake a stick at, we’re reminded of all the great sci-fi traitors who have gone on to help fight the good fight.
Revolution’s Miles Matheson is the latest example of the old switching-sides trope, but good sci-fi is littered with former baddies who’ve decided to use their skills for good instead of evil.
From Star Wars to Stargate SG-1, the ranks of the good guys are filled with former baddies just looking for some peace and peace of mind. Everyone loves a good redemption story, so here are a few of our favorites.

Miles Matheson, RevolutionMiles has become the heart of the show, as he struggles to face the...

Terminator, Terminator 2Admittedly, yes, he was reprogrammed to defend John Connor. But still, he...

Benjamin Linus, LostOne of the sleaziest characters in sci-fi history, Ben Linus was one of the...

R, Warm BodiesThis weird, new zombie movie takes a cool twist on the old undead story, with R...

Seven of Nine, Star Trek: VoyagerThe addition of this part-Borg/part-lovely young lady helped...

Castiel, SupernaturalThis show always finds a way to subvert expectations, and after introducing...

Jake Sully, AvatarAn interesting twist on the old betrayal trope, human Jake Sully turns his back...

Aeryn Sun, FarscapeA former Peacekeeper soldier, Aeryn eventually joins up with long-lost Earth...

Teal’c, Stargate SG-1With SG-1 heading deep into the unknown recesses of the universe, they needed...

Ryan Nichols, V (2009)The short-lived V series didn’t really get good until its series finale (...

Lando Calrissian, Star WarsLando found himself in a tough spot and betrayed his old pal Han Solo to...

Gaius Baltar, Battlestar GalacticaOne of the most intriguing characters on a show loaded with...

Alice, Resident EvilConsidering how far she’s come the past few movies, it’s easy to forget Alice...

Spike, Buffy the Vampire SlayerSure, Angel gets most of the publicity, but he was somewhat “forced...
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