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legion television series have cast major stars in key roles , only for those actors ' character to be readily kill off within a few instalment . Often , these role deaths have drastic effect for the show ’s story and , despite only appearing in brief , the actor raise to have a live impact on the series . While many of these deaths were surprising due to their reference arc and big - name actor , others should have been find out coming .
Some franchise have become known for roundly dispatch characters rather unceremoniously , and big - name actors are not nontaxable from this phenomenon . Game of Thrones ' expiry became particularly infamous for this , pop wrapping of primary and recurring characters throughout its eight - season run . After all , onlyeight big characters fromGame of Thrones ' pilot hold out through the finale . However , there are several examples of famous histrion being introduced in hit TV shows only to die soon after , with their forgetful stints occurring for a myriad of narrative or behind - the - scenes reasons .
10Ian McShane - Game Of Thrones (2011-2019)
Playing Brother Ray
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expectancy soared whenIan McShane secured a " secret role " inGame of Thronesseason 6 . McShane emphasized it was a one - off but including an actor of his caliber suggested a significant quality arc ( viaPop Goes The News ) . However , McShane ’s portrait as Brother Ray spread in just a single episode- season 6 , episode 7 , " The Broken Man , " in which he help the recovery of The Hound ( Rory McCann ) . Tragically , Ray and his villager gather a gruesome destruction at the hand of the Brotherhood Without Banners . McShane ’s role was far too brief even forGame of Thrones , which became ill-famed for repeatedly killing off famed actors ' characters .
9Sean Bean - Game Of Thrones (2011-2019)
Playing Ned Stark
Game of Thronesset its ruthless common law of killing its starsin season 1 , episode 9 , " Baelor , " by kill off Sean Bean ’s Ned Stark , despiteBean being the large name in the debut season ’s casting . Sean Bean has become notorious for dying in almost everythinghe stars in , but his demise inGame of Throneswas still a particular surprise . Throughout the first nine episodes , Ned was presented as the fundamental character , as he threatened to bring out Joffrey Baratheon ’s illegitimacy and the Stark family confronted the harsh reality of politics in King ’s Landing . Ned ’s implementation not only shaped his child ’s trajectories but also catalyse the series ' major conflicts .
8Paddy Considine - House Of The Dragon (2022-Present)
Playing King Viserys I Targaryen
Paddy Considine is a storied doer known for his roles inDoctor Sleep,24 Hour Party People , andDead Man ’s Shoes . Considine had a very memorable role as King Viserys I Targaryen in theGame of Thronesprequel series , House of the Dragon . The weakened monarchsuccumbs to expiry after a final dinner with both Targaryen factions inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , episode 8 , " The Lord of the Tides . “Viserys ' death inHouse of the Dragonhas a durable impact on the narrative and characters , delivering implausibly poignant last words that inadvertently trigger an impendent act of subversiveness , with his decease being the accelerator for the Targaryen civic war .
7Lucy Lawless - Agents of SHIELD (2013-2020)
Playing Isabelle Hartley
Lucy Lawless was famous for the title persona inXena : Warrior Princess . Her casting inAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ’s second time of year mother vast expectation , especially given Lawless ’s popularity . However , the fervour was short - hold out asLawless ' fiber ( Isabelle Hartley ) met an untimely demise in the time of year 2 premiere , " Shadows . " Isabelle perish in a gondola accident triggered by the Absorbing Man . Lawless appeared in a flashback in season 2 , sequence 5 , " One Door Closes , " but the show ’s decision to cut Lawless ' famous presence short was disheartening . It feel like a missed chance to leverage Lawless ' talent and the unrealised expectations marked a important disappointment .
6Will Ferrell - The Office (2005-2013)
Playing Deangelo Vickers
Will Ferrell is famed for his comedic performance and characters in flick and boob tube . He in brief joined NBC’sThe Officeas Deangelo Vickers , the apparent successor to Steve Carell ’s Michael Scott as Scranton ’s regional manager . Deangelo ’s tenure began inThe Officeseason 7 , episode 20 , " Training Day , " andit was presumed that he would remain in the purpose indefinitely . However , in sequence 23 , " The Inner Circle , " Deangelo was hospitalized when he attempted to dunk a hoops in the storage warehouse , causing the hoop to collapse onto him . Deangelo shortly return at the end of the episode , still dressed in his hospital scrubs , but was later confirmed as brain - dead , never to seem on the show again .
5Anthony Hopkins - Westworld (2016-2022)
Playing Dr. Robert Ford
Anthony Hopkins is one of the most iconic actor ever , so when he was cast inWestworld , it seemed he would helm the entire serial . Instead , he met an untimely and pivotal demise inWestworldseason 1 , instalment 10 , " The Bicameral Mind . " Anthony Hopkins play Dr. Robert Ford , the conscientious objector - founder of the android park who was later run by Dolores , the rebellious legion . Ford ’s destruction marked a crucial here and now in the season finale , initiate the long - anticipated host gyration . Despite the gravity of his departure , Westworldseason 2 surprised by raise Robert Ford in an unlooked-for manner .
4John Goodman - Now And Again (1999-2000)
Playing Michael Wiseman
John Goodman headlined the science - fabrication drollery - dramatic play seriesNow and Again , play insurance policy administrator Michael Wiseman . However , his asterisk role was dead cut unawares within the first 11 minute , as Wiseman was unceremoniously hit by a train and killed . The narrative took a shrewd turn as Wiseman ’s brain was transplant into a " perfect " synthetic physical structure , portrayed by actor Eric Close . Goodman concisely returned for flashbacks in time of year 1 , episode 15 , " abstruse in My core Is a Song , " buthis overall contribution was fundamentally a cameo . This unexpected twist in a high-pitched - conception television series contrasts with Goodman ’s honored career , celebrated for theatrical role in both television set and cinema .
3Dennis Hopper - 24 (2001-2014)
Playing Victor Drazen
Two - time Oscar nominee Dennis Hopper surprise audiences by joining the concluding reach of24 ’s inaugural time of year . He made his uncredited debut in24season 1 , installment 20 , " 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. , " as Serbian military leader Victor Drazen . His persona only feature periodically in the continue four episodes , ultimately meeting an other demise in the series finale . Drazen was overshadowed compared to the season ’s more enduring opposer , witha disappointingly muted performance from Hopper . It felt like a wasted opportunity consider Hopper ’s telling chronicle as a cinematic villain – as seen most notably inBlue Velvet .
2Danny Trejo - Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
Playing Tortuga
1Robert Patrick - Stargate: Atlantis (2004-2009)
Playing Colonel Marshall Sumner
Robert Patrick , famed as the antagonistic T-1000 inTerminator 2 : Judgment Day , was cast in the first season ofStargate : Atlantisas Colonel Marshall Sumner . declaration confirm that Patrick would only come out in the premiere , but it was still a surprisal for many consider his renown and prestigiousness ( viaGateWorld ) . Sumner was killed in the cowcatcher ’s second part , drained of his youth by a wraith woman . This prompts Major John Sheppard ( Joe Flanigan ) to end his suffering with a bullet train . afterward , Sheppard assumes command , becoming the new protagonist . Patrick ’s brief but compelling purpose serve to set up the show ’s newfangled leader , appropriate Flanigan to maltreat into the glare .
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