Comments on: ScreenwriterGuy’s Top Ten TV Character Deaths http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths musings of a wannabe comedy writer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:29:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-1646 David Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:58:09 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-1646 Edith Bunker- All in the family James Evans-Good times<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1646','David'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1646','David','Edith Bunker- All in the family\r\nJames Evans-Good times'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Edith Bunker- All in the family
James Evans-Good times
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]]> By: Juan http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-1623 Juan Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:09:33 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-1623 What about Carson Beckett's death in Stargate Atlantis? The Episode built up perfectly, and ended in his death. It was perfect, sad and epic.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1623','Juan'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1623','Juan','What about Carson Beckett\'s death in Stargate Atlantis? The Episode built up perfectly, and ended in his death. It was perfect, sad and epic.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> What about Carson Beckett’s death in Stargate Atlantis? The Episode built up perfectly, and ended in his death. It was perfect, sad and epic.
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]]> By: Anon http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-1298 Anon Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:27:29 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-1298 I agree that Col Henry Blake's death is the most impacting on that list. It is brilliantly done. He spends the episode so happy at the prospect of going home, of reuniting with his wife and family. All the unexpected sorrows of war are bought to the light with that final scene where his protege Radar walks in and delivers those last lines. The shock seems so real, enhanced by the dropped instrument in the background and the fact that everyone goes back to work because they have to sums it all up. Secondly, Whedon's a brilliant story teller. I don't think he has made a bad show. He is willing to push boundaries and he knows how to appeal, deep down, to people. Its too bad the execs don't let him have free reign.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1298','Anon'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1298','Anon','I agree that Col Henry Blake\'s death is the most impacting on that list. It is brilliantly done. He spends the episode so happy at the prospect of going home, of reuniting with his wife and family. All the unexpected sorrows of war are bought to the light with that final scene where his protege Radar walks in and delivers those last lines. The shock seems so real, enhanced by the dropped instrument in the background and the fact that everyone goes back to work because they have to sums it all up.\r\n\r\nSecondly, Whedon\'s a brilliant story teller. I don\'t think he has made a bad show. He is willing to push boundaries and he knows how to appeal, deep down, to people. Its too bad the execs don\'t let him have free reign.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I agree that Col Henry Blake’s death is the most impacting on that list. It is brilliantly done. He spends the episode so happy at the prospect of going home, of reuniting with his wife and family. All the unexpected sorrows of war are bought to the light with that final scene where his protege Radar walks in and delivers those last lines. The shock seems so real, enhanced by the dropped instrument in the background and the fact that everyone goes back to work because they have to sums it all up.

Secondly, Whedon’s a brilliant story teller. I don’t think he has made a bad show. He is willing to push boundaries and he knows how to appeal, deep down, to people. Its too bad the execs don’t let him have free reign.

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]]> By: Kevin Lehane http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-741 Kevin Lehane Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:10:12 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-741 Jeez, no list is complete without The Wire. When Wallace was murdered in season 1 or when Stringer Bell bit it in season 3! And Bodie in season 4! I mean come on, not only is The Wire the greatest show television ever produced, it also has some of the most memorable and shocking character deaths. Outside of The Wire I'd have to mention Doyle dying in season 1 of Angel.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('741','Kevin Lehane'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('741','Kevin Lehane','Jeez, no list is complete without The Wire. When Wallace was murdered in season 1 or when Stringer Bell bit it in season 3! And Bodie in season 4! I mean come on, not only is The Wire the greatest show television ever produced, it also has some of the most memorable and shocking character deaths.\r\n\r\nOutside of The Wire I\'d have to mention Doyle dying in season 1 of Angel.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Jeez, no list is complete without The Wire. When Wallace was murdered in season 1 or when Stringer Bell bit it in season 3! And Bodie in season 4! I mean come on, not only is The Wire the greatest show television ever produced, it also has some of the most memorable and shocking character deaths.

Outside of The Wire I’d have to mention Doyle dying in season 1 of Angel.

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]]> By: screenwriterguy http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-207 screenwriterguy Tue, 15 May 2007 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-207 I agree that "The Body" probably deserves its own place on the list. But then suddenly my list would be all <i>Buffy</i>, so I had to choose something representative. ;) Good point about Doyle. The rumor I'd heard was that his death was more about producers wanting the actor off the show. If that's true, it might explain the strange, unsatisfying "sacrifice" he made.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('207','screenwriterguy'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('207','screenwriterguy','I agree that \"The Body\" probably deserves its own place on the list. But then suddenly my list would be all <i>Buffy<\/i>, so I had to choose something representative. ;) \n\nGood point about Doyle. The rumor I\'d heard was that his death was more about producers wanting the actor off the show. If that\'s true, it might explain the strange, unsatisfying \"sacrifice\" he made.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I agree that “The Body” probably deserves its own place on the list. But then suddenly my list would be all Buffy, so I had to choose something representative. ;)

Good point about Doyle. The rumor I’d heard was that his death was more about producers wanting the actor off the show. If that’s true, it might explain the strange, unsatisfying “sacrifice” he made.

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]]> By: dani http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-197 dani Mon, 14 May 2007 23:20:26 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-197 I totally agree with your Whedon placement, though I would have put "The Body" on the list. That episode happened to air right after my favorite uncle died and it made me break down in tears. I just saw it again a few months ago, and it still brought me to tears. With the no music and the absolutely unsupernatural death... it just got to me. But I have to put a big downgrade on Doyle's death in Angel Season 1. They put all his backstory (mostly) in one episode, have him share his feelings with Cordy and then die all in 42 minutes. I think if they had waited a little more, there would have been more impact on the characters and audience.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('197','dani'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('197','dani','I totally agree with your Whedon placement, though I would have put \"The Body\" on the list. That episode happened to air right after my favorite uncle died and it made me break down in tears. I just saw it again a few months ago, and it still brought me to tears. With the no music and the absolutely unsupernatural death... it just got to me. But I have to put a big downgrade on Doyle\'s death in Angel Season 1. They put all his backstory (mostly) in one episode, have him share his feelings with Cordy and then die all in 42 minutes. I think if they had waited a little more, there would have been more impact on the characters and audience.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I totally agree with your Whedon placement, though I would have put “The Body” on the list. That episode happened to air right after my favorite uncle died and it made me break down in tears. I just saw it again a few months ago, and it still brought me to tears. With the no music and the absolutely unsupernatural death… it just got to me. But I have to put a big downgrade on Doyle’s death in Angel Season 1. They put all his backstory (mostly) in one episode, have him share his feelings with Cordy and then die all in 42 minutes. I think if they had waited a little more, there would have been more impact on the characters and audience.
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]]> By: Buffy fan http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-166 Buffy fan Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:35:41 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-166 I think Whedon's storytelling is underrated and not appreciated by the mainstream. Buffy and Angel told compelling stories, the supernatural element was incidental. I think I actually greived when Jenny and then Tara died, even Buffy's mom. Only regret was when Spike died and he was magically brought back for the Angel series.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('166','Buffy fan'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('166','Buffy fan','I think Whedon\'s storytelling is underrated and not appreciated by the mainstream. Buffy and Angel told compelling stories, the supernatural element was incidental. I think I actually greived when Jenny and then Tara died, even Buffy\'s mom. Only regret was when Spike died and he was magically brought back for the Angel series.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I think Whedon’s storytelling is underrated and not appreciated by the mainstream. Buffy and Angel told compelling stories, the supernatural element was incidental. I think I actually greived when Jenny and then Tara died, even Buffy’s mom. Only regret was when Spike died and he was magically brought back for the Angel series.
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]]> By: screenwriterguy http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-167 screenwriterguy Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:50:27 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-167 Couldn't agree more, Buffy Fan. I think the strong storytelling is why folks with knowledge of Whedon's work tend to be such dedicated fans. And yes, the supernatural tended to be metaphor, the way it should be in all good science fiction. We absolutely grieved at the loss of of Jenny, Tara, and Joyce. Why? Giles, Willow, and Buffy. Those characters went through such deep suffering when they lost a loved one, and you just don't see that in most shows--even the ones that kill off characters. I remember Giles in particular being very effective for me. Here's a guy whose job (or calling, anyway) demands that he be lonely, and he's finally found someone he can be a little intimate with, who actually understands him. Then, snap. She's brought down by a monster. Oh, and a monster whom the person Giles loves most happens to be in love with. It wasn't black-and-white good-and-evil stuff. It was messy and gross and beautiful, just like life. That's what that show so often got right.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('167','screenwriterguy'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('167','screenwriterguy','Couldn\'t agree more, Buffy Fan. I think the strong storytelling is why folks with knowledge of Whedon\'s work tend to be such dedicated fans. And yes, the supernatural tended to be metaphor, the way it should be in all good science fiction.\n\nWe absolutely grieved at the loss of of Jenny, Tara, and Joyce. Why? Giles, Willow, and Buffy. Those characters went through such deep suffering when they lost a loved one, and you just don\'t see that in most shows--even the ones that kill off characters.\n\nI remember Giles in particular being very effective for me. Here\'s a guy whose job (or calling, anyway) demands that he be lonely, and he\'s finally found someone he can be a little intimate with, who actually understands him. Then, snap. She\'s brought down by a monster. Oh, and a monster whom the person Giles loves most happens to be in love with. It wasn\'t black-and-white good-and-evil stuff. It was messy and gross and beautiful, just like life. That\'s what that show so often got right.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Couldn’t agree more, Buffy Fan. I think the strong storytelling is why folks with knowledge of Whedon’s work tend to be such dedicated fans. And yes, the supernatural tended to be metaphor, the way it should be in all good science fiction.

We absolutely grieved at the loss of of Jenny, Tara, and Joyce. Why? Giles, Willow, and Buffy. Those characters went through such deep suffering when they lost a loved one, and you just don’t see that in most shows–even the ones that kill off characters.

I remember Giles in particular being very effective for me. Here’s a guy whose job (or calling, anyway) demands that he be lonely, and he’s finally found someone he can be a little intimate with, who actually understands him. Then, snap. She’s brought down by a monster. Oh, and a monster whom the person Giles loves most happens to be in love with. It wasn’t black-and-white good-and-evil stuff. It was messy and gross and beautiful, just like life. That’s what that show so often got right.

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]]> By: screenwriterguy http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-160 screenwriterguy Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:39:44 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-160 Yeppers. Billy had a brain tumor and kicked the bucket in the middle of the trial. He had a hallucination as he was dying, about family and kids and such, and it was sorta an affirmation to Ally as to her true love. Sadly, his ghost talked to Ally for a while after that. All of this was in season 3. Bon Jovi was season 5.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('160','screenwriterguy'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('160','screenwriterguy','Yeppers. Billy had a brain tumor and kicked the bucket in the middle of the trial. He had a hallucination as he was dying, about family and kids and such, and it was sorta an affirmation to Ally as to her true love. Sadly, his ghost talked to Ally for a while after that. All of this was in season 3. Bon Jovi was season 5.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Yeppers. Billy had a brain tumor and kicked the bucket in the middle of the trial. He had a hallucination as he was dying, about family and kids and such, and it was sorta an affirmation to Ally as to her true love. Sadly, his ghost talked to Ally for a while after that. All of this was in season 3. Bon Jovi was season 5.
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]]> By: StudioPicturesSuck http://www.screenwriterguy.com/top-ten-lists/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/comment-page-1#comment-158 StudioPicturesSuck Thu, 26 Apr 2007 03:54:17 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2007/04/25/screenwriterguys-top-ten-tv-character-deaths/#comment-158 Billy died on Ally McBeal?!?!?! Seriously? I watched that show religiously at first, and kinda got lost during the Bon Jovi years. But, seriously? Billy dies? How is that possible? I'm totally serious here. Billy dies?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158','StudioPicturesSuck'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158','StudioPicturesSuck','Billy died on Ally McBeal?!?!?! Seriously? I watched that show religiously at first, and kinda got lost during the Bon Jovi years. But, seriously? Billy dies? How is that possible?\r\n\r\nI\'m totally serious here.\r\n\r\nBilly dies?'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Billy died on Ally McBeal?!?!?! Seriously? I watched that show religiously at first, and kinda got lost during the Bon Jovi years. But, seriously? Billy dies? How is that possible?

I’m totally serious here.

Billy dies?

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