The history of television is filled with shocking character deaths, prompting viewers to discuss their impact long after the episodes have ended. Some deaths were shocking for the impact they had on the show as a whole; others came out of left field and surprised audiences through sudden, unexpected events, and a select few were just shocking in a bad way and felt unearned and unnecessary. Like in life, death is an inevitability on television, but all these character demises had a major impact on the legacy of their series.