My husband is the problem. Welcome to WatchMojo. And today, we're counting down our picks for the most jaw-dropping character exits that spelled doom for their TV series. What did you do? I did what I always do. Except I almost killed myself doing it. If it wasn't obvious, expect some major spoilers. Number 20, Allison Argent, Teen Wolf. Call them off. You think you could take him alive? You think you could save him? When actress Crystal Reed wanted to explore opportunities beyond the full moon, MTV's flagship supernatural drama had no choice but to oblige. Unfortunately,

offing Allison left a big fat hole the show never could quite fill. Not only was she a fan favorite, but whooping Archer, but her sweet romance with Scott did a lot to ground the show's paranormal hijinks. Teen Wolf tried to pivot with more hunters and more love interests. Sadly, none of them held a quiver to Allison, whose spunky ghost hung over the series all the way to its middling finale. No, please don't. Howe, don't, please. Number 19, Logan Echolls, Veronica Mars. I'm moving the car. What? Moving the car.

Logan? Happily ever after. It's three words. What's so hard about that? Fans waited four seasons across 15 years to see Logan and Veronica finally tie the knot. And bafflingly, the show tore away from them in the final minutes. Heroes upon whom we're doting. I'll tell you what, hero. In the last scene of the very last episode, the newly crowned Mr. Mars unceremoniously dies in an explosion. LOGAN! IT'S GENUINELY maddening to see. Veronica Mars was so close to ending on a high note, but instead, they insisted on a cliffhanger that flushed the series' central romance and most of its audience straight down the drain. Number

18, Mark Greene, ER. Any show with seasons in the double digits is bound to see some cast turnover. ER, however, suffered more than most. Hi. I was just dreaming about you. Mark Greene wasn't the first of the original leads to bid farewell, and he certainly wasn't the last, but having him die instead of simply leaving dealt a very different kind of blow. Oh, sorry, Ash. I'm so tired. It's okay. While Greene's cancer storyline culminated in one of the series' greatest episodes, it also split ER into two halves, before Greene's death and after. The show never did feel the same without him, no matter how many

new doctors they introduced. Number 17, Matthew Crawley, Downton Abbey. You've heard of Four Weddings and a Funeral? Well, this is a birth and a funeral. And as Downton Abbey learned the hard way, it's not nearly as winning of a formula. The Yorkshire manor lit up anytime Matthew and Mary were on screen, and the show used that romantic pulse to deliver three seasons of excellent television.

You better go and tell them. But first, I think I've earned a decent kiss. You certainly have. Then, Mary gave birth. Mere moments after Matthew greets his new child, he drives off and dies in a car crash. It's one of the most heart-wrenching deaths on TV and turned the series' addictive steamy love story into a cautionary tale. You better go down. They'll be here in a minute. And tell Mr. Matthew he must wait his turn. Number 16, Abbie Mills, Sleepy Hollow. Even supernatural buddy cop dramas require there to be, you know, two buddy cops. So, we have to ask, who in the world thought Sleepy Hollow would work without Abbie?

Abbie! Never give up, pal. Her self-sacrifice at the end of the third season completely upended the series' core structure, and not for the better. ABBIE NO! [screaming] UNSURPRISINGLY, THE SHOW only lasted one ho-hum season without her. Later, actress Nicole Beharie explained she left the series due to behind-the-scenes double standards with her white male co-star. We miss Abbie as much as the next guy, but we have to give it to Beharie for standing on her principles. Not just for that. For taking all this in stride. I'm just glad we're all on the same page.

Number 15, Kenny Stowton, Killing Eve. If the best character deaths feel like inevitable shifts in the status quo, then vice versa is true, too. Enter Kenny. He is one of the few characters in Killing Eve with a truly good heart, and the show thanked him by having him fall off a roof. I was a bit worried, if I'm honest, so I tracked your phone. You know, you really shouldn't leave your front door open considering the amount of people that have tried to kill you. Truly anticlimactic doesn't even begin to cover it. The worst part is how little it matters. Hi, this is Kenny. Leave a message. Hey, um I'm here.

Oh, I think I have your phone. Where are you? Instead of honoring Kenny's legacy with a gripping tale of grief, the show spins it into an eye-rolling mystery with laughable payoff. Killing Eve was on a downward slope before, but Kenny's death is the moment it started freefalling. Number 14, Lance Sweets, Bones. It's good to see you, Sweets. Yeah, you, too. This place sure beats the lockup, huh? Look, we get it. The show is called Bones, but we never expected to examine the skeleton of one of our main cast members, especially not 10 seasons in.

Lance Sweets says the rare dishonor of being the first and only central character on the show to end up in a body bag. Well, well, okay, just slow down, Aubrey. What happened? What? Yeah, yeah. Yeah, we got to go now. If you want to know how it went, just look at the facts. Bones could barely survive two seasons without him. It's like the show completely forgot how to treat its characters with respect and started doing whatever in the name of shock value. Given all that, you can't blame fans for abandoning ship when Sweets did. He's gone, Booth. He's gone. I know. Number 13, Rita Morgan, Dexter. There are no words to describe the impact of Rita's death.

Devastating just doesn't cut it, and neither does heartbreaking or somber. Really, Dexter's reaction says it all. Something important died in this episode. I want you to disappear from my life. Like a ghost. A really annoying ghost. We don't just mean for the characters. Rita was essentially the emotional core of the show. She offered a refreshingly optimistic perspective amid all the bloodshed and also represented a chance of redemption for Dexter, however small it may be. Hey, sweetie. I'm a dope. I was in such a rush to get Harrison organized I forgot my ID for the plane. So, I'm zooming home for it.

Means I'll be on a later puddle jumper, but we'll still be there waiting for you. Without her, the series had no chance but to double down on its gritty tone, a choice that haunted it all the way to its controversial ending. But it doesn't matter what I do. What I choose. I'm what's wrong. Number 12, Dr. Derek Shepherd, Grey's Anatomy. Don't be scared. I'm not going anywhere. If we ever make a list of the TV characters who've suffered the most, Meredith Grey has to be up there. She's basically a glorified punching bag at this point. If you need proof, just look at the tragic way they killed off Derek. Like other long-running programs, it's only natural the cast wanted to move on, but after everything Meredith went through,

killing Derek and leaving her alone to raise their kids was just too much. The writers tried to justify it by saying Derek moving away wouldn't have been realistic, but we'd happily suspend our disbelief in order to save Meredith from burying another loved one. Sheesh. Wait. Ma'am. Just wait. None of us Number 11, Love Quinn, You. You know, I always thought that if I did everything right, life would turn out the way it's supposed to. Doesn't seem reasonable? Joe may have been our main character, but we have to admit seeing him knocked down a peg or two was always a good time. And no one did it better than Love Quinn. In fact, we'd go as far as saying she's probably the only character who

ever posed a real threat to our favorite psychopath. It's why her death destroyed the series. Yeah, kind of when injected directly burns as it moves through the system to the heart. The toxic mind games between the two delivered some of You's most nail-biting moments. And once Joe finished her for good, how could anyone else stand a chance? I had to finally stop you. We're perfect for each other. Love's death should have been the end of the series, not a season. Number 10, Charlie Harper, Two and a Half Men.

Hello. I'm Charlie's brother, Alan. Before Charlie Sheen's infamous fallout with Chuck Lorre, he was the lifeblood of this comedy show. As the carefree Charlie Harper, Sheen brought an effortless charm that made the series shine. For eight seasons, fans couldn't get enough of the hilarity that ensued between him, his uptight brother, and his nephew. When a boy becomes a man, Mhm. and that's what you're becoming, right, Charlie? Oh, yeah, a man. Until he was killed off and replaced with Ashton Kutcher. Sure, Kutcher brought his own flair, but something was missing and the show never felt the same again. And Charlie's death, it was bizarre. First, he explodes like a

balloon in Paris, according to Rose, then pops up in the finale only to be crushed by a piano. That certainly felt less like closure and more like Lorre's final jab at Sheen. Winning. Number nine, Will Gardner, The Good Wife. It still stings, doesn't it? Over a decade later, this heartbreaking death from the CBS legal drama hits just as hard. You still having trouble in holding? Yeah. I can talk to someone. No. They'll just put me in solitary. Will's shocking end came in season 5 when he was gunned down right in the courtroom.

By then, he'd won over countless fans with his undeniable chemistry with Alicia. Their steamy but complicated romance and his support during her husband's scandal made him feel like an essential piece in the puzzle that was her character arc. So, when the writers abruptly killed him off, it hit like a gut punch. Paramedics! His absence left a gaping hole in both the story and Alicia's life. For many fans, it wasn't just Will's end, but that of the show as well. There's a call for you. Yes. You have to take it. Number eight, Tara Maclay, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Hey. Clothes.

Better not get used to them. Mhm. Yes, ma'am. Forget Angelus or Joyce, this unjustifiable death hurt the most. That's the thing with well-written characters. You grow so attached to them that when they suddenly die, it feels like your heart has been ripped out. A beloved member of Buffy's circle, Tara's tragic backstory added more depth to the show and drew many to her. Not to mention, her relationship with Willow was a bright spot fans couldn't get enough of. Then, out of nowhere, Tara was killed by a stray bullet meant for Buffy. Sure, her death served as a plot device to push Willow over the edge, but couldn't that have happened without shattering our hearts? Honestly, if

anyone in the Buffyverse deserved a happy ending, it was Tara. Number seven, Opie Winston, Sons of Anarchy. It's just a TV character, so why are we in tears? Because Opie Winston wasn't just any character. He was also the heart of this biker drama. A tragic figure who endured so much. Opie was one of the show's purest yet most flawed souls. You getting tired of this? Lock up Opie and confuse him with vague questions. This ain't fun anymore. Chasing cash we don't need and spending every dime trying to stay alive. His deep bond with Jax resonated with fans, making him feel like family. As if being

wrongfully accused and losing his wife and father weren't enough, Opie died in one of the most awful ways. I got this. In a gut-wrenching act of sacrifice, he was beaten to death as Jax and others watched helplessly. Noble? Sure. Yet, it felt heartbreakingly cruel. Though his death motivated Jax's actions in season 5, a crucial piece of the show was forever gone. I'm getting released. There's nothing you can do to stop that. I'll find out who you are and where you live. And then I'm going to kill you. Number six, Prue Halliwell, Charmed.

I know that this all sounds incredible, but it doesn't make it any less true. All three Halliwell sisters were the soul of this fantasy drama. Their romantic escapades, sisterly dynamics, and journey to mastering their magical powers warmed our hearts and kept us hooked for years. Yes, you're probably right. Prue was the kick-ass leader of the group, but in season 4, she disappeared suddenly after being thrown against the wall in the season 3 finale. A pretty absurd end for someone who had survived far worse. IT CAME ACROSS AS A HURRIED attempt to write the character off in light of Shannen Doherty's departure from the series. Truth is, Prue was irreplaceable. Her chemistry with her sisters was the show's real magic, and replacing her with another sister just

didn't hit the same. Without her, the show lost much of its charm. Number five, Bellamy Blake, The 100. It's good to see you, Bellamy. It's good to see you, too. There were plenty of lovable and formidable characters in the CW's post-apocalyptic show, and Bellamy was one of the most endearing. He started off as a hot-headed obstacle to Clark's leadership, but eventually became a pillar of strength and hope for others. So, how do we explain the drastic shift in his character towards the end? Did actor Bob Morley have some beef with the show creators? Why else would they turn his character into a traitor and then

have him killed by his best friend? You're willing to kill your closest friend, someone you trust who's telling you that the fate of the entire human race is at stake. Whatever the reason, it was a huge misstep that ruined the entire experience for many fans. Let's not even get started with Lexa, who was killed off for no good reason when she clearly deserved far better. You'll be fine. You're going to be fine. Number four, Ragnar Lothbrok, Vikings. How the little piggies will grunt when they hear how they all bought me out of it. When did this epic show start to go downhill? Perhaps when the mighty Ragnar Lothbrok gradually

became a shadow of his former self. Then, when he was killed off in season 4, the show totally lost its spark. The legend himself started off as a farmer to a heroic raider, eventually becoming a Scandinavian king who deserved a send-off worthy of his stature. Instead, his death was shockingly undignified. DELIVER ME, OH LORD, FROM MINE ENEMIES. WHILE HIS end probably aligns with historical sources, killing him off in such a demeaning manner and dragging the series on felt pointless. No matter how fierce his sons were, they just couldn't fill Travis Fimmel's shoes. Though the show didn't completely fall apart, its charm disappeared with Ragnar's execution.

Number three, Poussey Washington, Orange Is the New Black. You don't think that protest is going to work, do you? Of course I do. Why wouldn't I? This widely acclaimed prison show, which explores the lives of women in prison, introduced us to some unforgettable characters. One of whom was Poussey. Serving time for a non-violent offense, Poussey was one of the sweetest and most harmless inmates. Yet, her death was one of the hardest to watch. It happened in the season 4 finale when she was pinned down and suffocated during a peaceful protest. How terribly sad. To some fans, her death was one of the show's biggest mistakes, and we couldn't agree more. Her good-natured charm

brought a balance the show desperately needed, and her death left a void nothing could replace. Not even her final smile could appease us for the pain of losing her. Number two, Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones. I saw them executing Lannister prisoners in the street. They said they were acting on your orders. It was necessary. Perhaps the creators of this HBO hit show didn't want to be remembered fondly. So, they wrapped things up in a colossal mess. Danny's death at the hands of Jon Snow? How do you explain that? How did she go from

liberator to ruthless conqueror laying waste to innocent lives? For many fans, this marked the show's decline and her death sealed its fate. After everything the mother of dragons went through to reclaim her birthright, she's killed just when King's Landing is within reach. Danny's last moment felt rushed and totally out of sync with her narrative arc. Sure, no ending will satisfy every fan, but this was a spectacular failure on all fronts. To this day, season 8 remains a sore spot. Number one, Carl Grimes, The Walking Dead. I have to do this. Me. It's always devastating when you invest in a character's journey, watch them grow, and root for them all the way just to have them suddenly snatched away. But in the violent world of The

Walking Dead, that is the norm. This was the case with Glenn, whose savage death left fans in mourning. Just as they began to recover, Carl's tragic end followed, killing the show's future. Despite becoming a tough survivor, he dies from a zombie bite? It's such an anticlimactic end for someone who symbolized a beacon of hope in this grim world. I love you, Dad. [snorts] Love you, Dad. Carl, I love you, son. To many, it was one of the show's worst mistakes, offering little more than shock value and leaving fans numb and uninterested in whatever came next.

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