Lets talk about one of the lighter topics of conversation: death. That's right, death. But instead of actual human-death, lets discuss a version of death that may not be quite as bad, but I'd definitely still rank high up there- the death of favorite characters. This is gonna be a rough one friends, so if you're not quite up for it, in the words of Lemony Snicket (and sort of also Neil Patrick Harris): "look away, look away."
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5. Andy Trudeau, Charmed
This one was not fun. While it was an incredible episode with crazy cool stunts, we ended up losing an amazing, dynamic character, who doubled as Prue's (Shannen Doherty) love interest. Now that I think about it, I think he was the only major love interest for Prue. Piper and Phoebe both had a couple here and there, but I think Andy was really the only guy that Prue was interested in, and when he died, she just wasn't up to the task of getting close to someone again. It's very sad... but she was a tough cookie up until she pissed off the producers and got Prue sent through a window. Ah, memories.
4. Charlie Pace, Lost
Oh... my God. This one was particularly hard to watch. He was such a sweet character who loved Claire so much you almost looked past his casual drug addiction. Details, right? Anyway, Charlie died in the Looking Glass station while telling Desmond that it was not, in fact, Penny's boat. We, as viewers, knew it wasn't going to end well, but it was still heart-breaking to watch.
3. Derek Shepherd, Grey's Anatomy
Don't lie, you saw this coming. The Shonda World was shaken the night the Patrick Dempsey's character, Derek Shepherd, was pulled from our TV screens. Whether you expected it or not, it was terrible to watch. Meredith proved her emotional strength yet again by unplugging her husband and father of their three children. While I miss Derek, I enjoy watching Mer kick ass all on her own. She always had Cristina or Derek at her side, so watching her tackle motherhood and her career alone is inspiring.
2. Marvin Eriksen Sr., How I Met Your Mother
Being this show is a comedy, death wasn't really a recurring theme. However, when Marshall's dad died, it was tough, to say the least. In fact, the whole episode, "Last Words", was emotional and thought provoking. Marshall's obsession with "last words" was relatable and really showed us a different side to his character. While incredibly sad, it was an episode that allowed many of the characters to grow.
1. Glenn Rhee, The Walking Dead
I'll admit it, I love Negan. Not like, "OMG He's amazing!" kind of love- more like, "Wow, what a character. I love the way he's written" love. However, that love faltered a bit right after he bashed in the head of one of my favorite characters: the adorable, loyal, too-pure-for-this-world, Glenn. While getting your head bashed in totally sucks, I think the whole situation was harder on Maggie than anyone. She's officially lost her entire family and that might be the worst thing in the world. This chick has gone through a lot, so I hope she sticks around, but in all truth, no one is safe on TWD.
How ya doin'? You okay? Want some tea? Honestly, I'm not sure I'm okay and I decided to write this damn thing. This is good though, processing is good. We should all get a chance to grieve our favorite characters. After a specific death, you may find yourself wondering why you even watch the show (looking at you, Game of Thrones.) But it's important to realize that death is crucial for character development and the reason why you may ultimately grow to love another character just as much.
