All articles tagged with #character deaths
The Witcher season 4 features the death of several characters who survived in the books, with showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich explaining that these deaths are not for shock value but serve the story.
Lena Waithe discusses how the deaths of key characters like Jada and Alicia, as well as the return of Reg, will influence the storylines in season 8 of 'The Chi', emphasizing unexpected twists, character development, and ongoing community themes.
The series finale of "Superman & Lois" concluded with emotional revelations, including the deaths of Lois Lane and Clark Kent, who reunite in the afterlife. The showrunners explained the decision to depict Superman's mortality and the absence of a Justice League in their universe. They also discussed the scrapped Arrowverse crossover due to scheduling conflicts and budget constraints. The finale featured a redemptive moment for Doomsday and introduced a non-superpowered dog to lighten the mood. The series ends definitively, paving the way for future Superman projects.
The season 2 finale of 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' featured significant character developments and dramatic plot twists, with key characters facing life-and-death situations. The episode concluded with some characters surviving while others met their demise, setting the stage for future storylines. The finale left fans eager to see how the series will continue to evolve.
Gaten Matarazzo, a cast member of "Stranger Things," believes that the show should have killed off more characters to raise the stakes and make it more compelling. The show's creators, the Duffer brothers, have defended their decision not to kill off main characters, stating that it would change the essence of the show. However, they did consider permanently killing off a fan-favorite character, Max, in the upcoming fifth and final season, which is currently in production.
Marvel's "Secret Invasion" has sparked discussion about the use of the tired trope known as "fridging," where a female character's death is used to motivate male characters. The deaths of G'iah and Maria Hill in the series have raised questions about whether this trope is being employed once again. While the characters' deaths may not be permanent, their apparent demise still serves to move the male characters to action. Viewers are divided on the issue, with some finding it frustrating and overused, while others are reserving judgment until the final episode.
Kevin Costner will not be returning to Yellowstone after season 5 amid alleged tension with co-creator Taylor Sheridan over filming commitments for the remaining episodes of the season. While details remain unclear on how Costner's exit will be incorporated into Yellowstone, there continues to be uncertainty over when filming will resume in Montana to finish out season 5. As fans await answers about the fate of the drama, ET highlights eight of the most shocking character deaths and exits from the series so far.
Fans of TV shows often feel a strong connection to the characters, which makes their deaths all the more shocking. From Joffrey Baratheon's poisoning in Game of Thrones to Glenn Rhee's brutal end in The Walking Dead, here are 21 of the most shocking character deaths in television history. Other notable deaths include Derek Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy and Mark Greene in ER.