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Rating the 10 Most Traumatic Character Deaths of the Year in Television (Spoilers, Obvs)

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Seriously Random Lists | Comments (28)



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If you consider it, it’s been a really strong year for shocking television deaths, save for one major exception where a certain writer p*ssed out. But otherwise, television dramas have not been shy away about killing off major characters, and in some cases very major: Characters that have been around for seasons or even characters who it seemed shows were built around. Below, we rank the 10 Most Traumatic Character Deaths of 2011. There are spoilers, obviously, so if you haven’t caught up on any of the following shows and expect to at some point, you might be wise to skeedaddle: “The Killing,” “Dexter,” “The Walking Dead,” “Boss,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Justified,” Game of Thrones,” and “Breaking Bad.” I have, however, linked to the art (instead of posting it) and only included character names, so if you skim really fast, you may avoid certain spoilers.


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10. The Killing: Rosie Larsen

Shock Value: 1.
Emotional Attachment: 1.
Means of Death: 8

Total Score: 10


9. Dexter: Brother Sam (See the Existence of a Likable but Pointless Character)

Shock Value: 4.
Emotional Attachment: 5
Means of Death: 3

Total Score: 12


8. The Walking Dead: Sophia Peletier (See the Image)

Shock Value: 8
Emotional Attachment: 1
Means of Death: 7

Total Score: 16


7. Boss: Ezra Stone (See the Image)

Shock Value: 9
Emotional Attachment: 6
Means of Death: 3

Total Score: 18


6. Sons of Anarchy: Piney Stone (See the GIF)

Shock Value: 7
Emotional Attachment: 7
Means of Death: 6

Total Score: 20


5. Boardwalk Empire: Jimmy Darmody (See the Multipane)

Shock Value: 10
Emotional Attachment: 7
Means of Death: 5

Total Score: 21


4. Parks and Recreation: Lil Sebastian (See the Obituary)

Shock Value: 10
Emotional Attachment: 10
Means of Death: 2

Total Score: 22

3. Justified: Mags Bennett (See the Multipane)

Shock Value: 8
Emotional Attachment: 10
Means of Death: 7

Total Score: 25

2. Game of Thrones: Ned Stark (See the GIF)

Shock Value: 10
Emotional Attachment: 7
Means of Death: 8

Total Score: 25

1. Breaking Bad: Gus Fring (See the GIF)

Shock Value: 8
Emotional Attachment: 9.
Means of Death: 10

Total Score: 27










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Comments

What, no love for Violet on "American Horror Story"?

Posted by: Craig at December 14, 2011 3:56 PM

Sherriff Graham on Once Upon A Time
Half-way through the first season... I just wasn't ready. I'm still sad..

Posted by: alyse at December 14, 2011 4:00 PM

Supernatural?! Wrenched my heart out. I thought seven seasons meant he was safe. But no. They have to make the Winchesters as angsty emo as possible.

Posted by: gee. ay. at December 14, 2011 4:07 PM

Still in mourning over Darmody.

Posted by: jp at December 14, 2011 4:09 PM

Shit, I hadn't watched that episode of Once Upon a Time yet, it's still on the DVR. Sigh.

Posted by: Laura at December 14, 2011 4:17 PM

Well, I guess I can finally delete those Once Upon a Time eps now.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at December 14, 2011 4:26 PM

I hadn't read the books, but Game of Thrones really threw me off when Stark died. I'm still pissed about it.

Posted by: RedRage at December 14, 2011 4:36 PM

I totally cried my face off when Vincent Nigel-Murray died on Bones in the spring. That was pretty uncool.

Posted by: abbytron at December 14, 2011 4:54 PM

I still mourn Lil Sebastian

Little pony...we hardly knew ye

Posted by: kirbyjay at December 14, 2011 5:01 PM

Marshall's dad on HIMYM. (I know we didn't actually see the death, but it was still a huge punch in the gut when we found out.)

Posted by: csb at December 14, 2011 6:18 PM

I'm sorry. A 10 for Stark's shock value? They telegraphed that for YEARS. Practically from the moment he set foot in the throne room. It's a 6 at best.

Posted by: Fofo at December 14, 2011 7:38 PM

I'm still in denial about Sheriff Graham, almost Ianto-level denial, but I don't expect I'll start throwing things and screaming at my boyfriend for totally failing to prepare me once I snap out of it this time. So, you know, not quite as bad.

Gah! The venting urge is too strong. Can't. Resist.

Damn it Once Upon a Time! You're hoping I'll settle for ogling Prince Charming, aren't you? Because no, that won't cut it. He's going to have to step it up several notches. As far as I'm concerned, all I've got left is the odd and troubling allure of Mr. Gold, quietly reaffirming my progressive descent into madness, week after week.

Posted by: thenchonto at December 14, 2011 7:57 PM

***spoiler, if the comments here even need that*** If there is one rule in Breaking Bad, it is that Walter cannot hang on to a distributer. Because he always fucking ends up killing them. It was really just a matter of time and how inventive the means of death would be. (I did cheer at this one: angry old man suicide bombing! hells yeah!) Now if they ever kill off Walter, Jesse, or any member of Walter's family, then I'd be surprised and impressed with the writer's balls.

Posted by: dr. pisaster at December 14, 2011 8:43 PM

Violet on AHS is missing. I was shocked yo.

Posted by: Melody Be at December 15, 2011 1:25 AM

This being the site that it is I kinda can't believe Buffy's mom wasn't listed. Surely that wasn't more than ten years ago?

Posted by: J.K.B. at December 15, 2011 2:03 AM

thenchonto, you are my soul mate. I second everything you said.

Posted by: Irina at December 15, 2011 2:44 AM

GODDAMMIT CRAIG!!!!! I had my suspicions but now I guess I know. I'm not really mad-I don't get on people for the spoilers (because seriously, how long after an episode airs are we supposed to wait to talk about it? It's your own fault if you didn't watch it when it was on. And I totally forgot to watch it last week, so I didn't watch it last night either b/c I didn't want to catch it On Demand out of sync (they don't put the episodes On Demand until the next one airs, so you're always a week behind if you miss one-and I have a serious problem with this, FX). Anyhoo...GODDAMMIT!

Posted by: Whorish Mouth at December 15, 2011 7:41 AM

What about Charlie from "Two and a Half Men"? You have to admit, that was pretty shocking that they killed the main character of the whole show and replaced him. I mean, Good Lord, isn't that how anarchy starts?

Also, if anyone thinks I'm serious, HAHA!

Posted by: dahli6 at December 15, 2011 10:10 AM

Ding ding ding ding ding ding...

Posted by: The Mutt at December 15, 2011 11:43 AM

pisaster - anytime the writers want to go ahead and off Skylar is fucking fine with me. I'll tell you this much, if there was a Golden Globe for actresses who excel at playing characters I want to see hit by a car (or horse), it's Anna Gunn's to lose. Both Mrs. White and Mrs. Bullock irritated me like no one else on either show.

Posted by: Bert at December 15, 2011 12:36 PM

Oh thank God. I thought I was the only one who wanted to gouge Skylar White's eyes out. I know she is only trying to save her family, but she annoys the living fuck out of me. If the writers want to off her and her sister, I'm fine with that. No one touches Jesse though.
And I second or third the "Where the hell is Violet on this list" comment.

Posted by: lillie at December 15, 2011 12:50 PM

No Bobby Singer from Supernatural? I nearly threw things at my computer between my sobs.

Posted by: Haystacks at December 15, 2011 1:15 PM

*SPOILER*
Aaanndd...Clearly this list was written before last night's finale of American Horror Story. Holy Shit. I did NOT see that coming.

Posted by: lillie at December 15, 2011 1:35 PM

Well... there are so many dead people in American Horror Story it is hard to tell them apart. I kind of had a feeling she might be dead. Of course now it sounds like I am just saying that... I knew I should've said something earlier, no one will ever believe me.

Posted by: MRod at December 15, 2011 2:01 PM

Aw hell - I read this while completely forgetting that I haven't watched the season finale of Boardwalk Empire yet!

Posted by: SCG at December 15, 2011 2:03 PM

There's another episode of AHS next week. Then I think that's it for the year.

Posted by: Laura at December 15, 2011 3:43 PM

I screamed when Nucky shot Jimmy. I really didn't think he'd do it. Damn.

Posted by: ceejeemcbeegee at December 15, 2011 10:20 PM

Shouldn't have asked for that extra kiss. Threw his whole budget out of wack. If need be I'll give him a surprise for ya OP just lead him to my ship.

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