10 TV Character Deaths That Changed The Direction Of Their Shows For The Better

Using a character’s death as a way to propel the plot of the show in a certain direction is a common strategy, but rarely does it do the series any good. No matter the genre, shows have killed off characters for years, and there have been a variety of reasons for that. A death might introduce a new story arc, shock viewers who are getting too comfortable, add drama to the pivotal moment, or simply serve as a way to write the character off if the actor playing them is leaving the series altogether. The important thing is to kill the character off with respect to their history.