The 16 Most Shocking TV Character Deaths, Ranked

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

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

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

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

Click through to find out our most shocking TV deaths, ranked…