Most Shocking TV Deaths: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘You’ and More

Whether or not it’s drama, comedy or one thing in between, TV present writers have by no means been afraid to shock audiences with a memorable character dying.

Again in March 1975, M*A*S*H grew to become a TV dying pioneer when Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson) died within the season 3 finale. The character was headed house after being honorably discharged from the military, however earlier than he may make it, he was killed by enemy hearth.

Some Twenty first-century exhibits, nevertheless, make M*A*S*H‘s shock dying look tame.

Misplaced, which ran from 2004 to 2010, grew to become identified for its surprising twists earlier than the primary season was even completed. Within the April 2005 episode “Do No Hurt,” viewers have been devastated when Boone (Ian Somerhalder) died after a aircraft fell on him within the jungle, and his passing was only the start.

Manifest, You, Sport of Thrones and extra hit collection have additionally thrown followers for a loop by killing off fan favorites.

Scroll down for a glance again at a few of the most surprising deaths in TV historical past — and bear in mind, spoilers forward!