The Most Shocking TV Show Character Deaths of All Time, Ranked

WARNING: THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD FROM SEVERAL TV SHOWS!

Over the years, there have been some major (fictional) losses in the most popular television shows that have proven to be absolutely shocking, causing plenty of discourse.

A character can be killed off from a TV series for many reasons. Some send-offs are more heartbreakingly unexpected than others. And sometimes, the shows are never the same afterward.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the most shocking deaths on a television show to date.

Click through to see the most shocking TV deaths…