Music
This rapper adopted the alias "Makaveli" for his 1996 album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, inspired by Machiavelli’s ideas on power and strategy.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
This character from House of Cards uses Machiavellian tactics to rise through the ranks of U.S. politics, relying on manipulation and deceit.
Who is Frank Underwood?
In Game of Thrones, these two characters exemplify Machiavellian strategies, using manipulation and betrayal to navigate the dangerous political landscape of Westeros.
Who are Tywin Lannister and Petyr Baelish?
This mob boss from The Sopranos often exhibits Machiavellian traits, making strategic decisions to maintain control of his crime family while dealing with moral dilemmas.
Tony Soprano
In The Dark Knight, this villain challenges Batman to adopt Machiavellian tactics to maintain order in Gotham, embodying chaos and power struggles.
The Joker