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    19 TV And Movie Deaths That Were So Unnecessary And Didn't Help The Plot At All

    By Marisa Martinez,

    3 days ago

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    Warning: This post mentions suicide

    We understand character deaths are meant to advance the plot, but sometimes they end up leaving a bad taste in audiences’ mouths. From senseless tragedies to questionable murders, some of these character deaths are forever burned in our brains.

    1. In Desperate Housewives when Edie Britt was electrocuted:

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    Edie was an amazing antagonist on the show and although she was labeled as evil, she was arguably the most confident and different than the rest of the housewives – which felt refreshing. Dying by electrocution in the fifth season of the show, her death felt out of place and odd. It's not the first time an odd death has occurred on Housewives but her character deserved better since she was such an opposing force.

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    2. In Grey's Anatomy when Heather Brooks was also electrocuted and died of a brain bleed:

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    3. In Lost , when Boone died after Locke lied about how he sustained his injuries:

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    4. In Grey's Anatomy when Andrew DeLuca is stabbed by a human trafficker:

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    5. In The Descent Part 2 when Sarah sacrifices herself:

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    6. In One Tree Hill when Quentin Fields was shot and killed:

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    Quentin’s journey abruptly ended in Season 6 when he was murdered. While his death helped Nathan’s future aspirations, his sudden passing was a shock for One Tree Hill fans who wanted to see more of his journey. He was one of the few Black characters on the show and deserved so much better!

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    7. In One Tree Hill when Keith Scott was also shot and killed:

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    8. When J.T. Yorke was stabbed and killed in Degrassi :

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    Degrassi is an incredibly dramatic TV show with shootings, drugs, sex, predators, and crazy stalkers! This early 2000’s show had no problem traumatizing the tweens who tuned in. One of the most disturbing deaths on the show included J.T. York when he was stabbed and left to die. For The Next Generation fans, this lovable character’s death completely came out of left field, and felt like it was only done for shock value.

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    9. When the baby in Mother! is murdered:

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    10. In Game of Thrones when Vary's dies by dragon-fire:

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    Varys was an admirable character on Game of Thrones. Betrayed by Tyrion Lannister, he met his demise when he was sentenced to death and killed by dragon fire. Varys was one of the few characters on this list who died off-screen and thank goodness for that because it would’ve been too much to handle. His death felt unnecessary because he wasn’t the only one who undermined Daenerys claim to the throne, and it felt like he was immediately forgotten about.

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    11. Lost when Jin and Sun die together:

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    Jin and Sun, one of the few married couples on Lost, brought such a unique storyline to the show. Their death was heart-wrenching as they chose to spend their last moments together and leave behind their daughter — making her an orphan!

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    12. In Scandal when David Rosen was murdered by Cyrus Beene:

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    David Rosen's death was one of the hardest to watch because he was viewed as one of the few good guys who believed in justice despite all the corruption around him. His death didn't help the plot because he was the balance the show needed amongst all the murderers, liars, and corrupt politicians.

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    13. In Fear The Walking Dead when Nick Clark was shot and killed:

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    Nick's death was a huge disappointment to Fear the Walking Dead fans since he was an incredibly flawed and relatable character. His death was poorly executed in a gritty flashback. Starting the show as a drug addict, his character had so much potential as he was barely coming into his own as an independent survivor who could overcome tough hardships.

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    14. In World War Z when the doctor accidentally shoots himself and dies:

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    15. In Bones when Lance Sweets was beaten to death:

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    Sweets' death was one of the hardest to stomach. He was one of the few main cast members who was murdered. His character brought a refreshing angle to the show with fans even protesting that his character should've just left instead of being murdered. While the other characters rallied together after his death, his absence was felt for the remainder of the show.

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    16. In Scream 5 when Dewey Riley was stabbed and killed:

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    With no happy ending in sight, Dewey's death felt like a punch to the gut. He deserved a dignified death and it felt more like a plot device. But after surviving several mass murders, you'd think he would've made smarter decisions than to confront Ghostface alone! We've spent over 25 years with this beloved character and then he was murdered after being distracted by a phone call?!? This murder felt personal since it was treated like just "another death."

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    17. In Hostel 2 when Lorna is brutally murdered:

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    18. In 2012 when Gordon is crushed to death:

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    19. And finally, in Would You Rather when Iris' sick brother, Raleigh, dies by suicide:

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    After Iris survives a sick game where she's manipulated and tortured, she comes home to find her brother, Raleigh, has committed suicide. Unbeknownst to Raleigh, Iris was forcefully participating in the game to win a large sum of money to pay for his cancer treatments and their bills. Raleigh's death was shocking because Iris went through absolute hell to win the money and it was all for nothing. It was an amazing twist but felt more sickening than a satisfying ending (but I'm still all in for Would You Rather 2 )!

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    What fictional character's death do you believe were unnecessary? Tell us about it in the comments!

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