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The 15 Best Adult Animated Movies from the West
Spoiler Warning
Before we dive in, let me warn you – we won't spoil shocking deaths in recent shows. Still, here's a spoiler warning for the following shows:
- Breaking Bad
- Sesame Street
- ER
- Grey's Anatomy
- Downton Abbey
- Yellowstone
- The Simpsons
- Seinfeld
- The Shield
- The O.C.
- Bones
- Major Crimes
- Vikings
- Once Upon A Time
- Dexter: New Blood
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- House of Cards
- Sons of Anarchy
- Barry
- The Wire
- Stranger Things
- The Sopranos
- Dexter
- South Park
- Game of Thrones
25. Gus Fring from Breaking Bad
Gus Fring's shocking end in Breaking Bad left viewers reeling when he emerged from an explosion with half his face missing. The gruesome twist unsettled audiences and proved the producers' talent for crafting one of the most unforgettable moments on TV. | © Sony Pictures Television
24. Mr. Hooper from Sesame Street
Sesame Street showed Mr. Hooper's death honestly without softening the truth, kids heard him described as dead to understand that loss is real. The episode touched hearts by letting Big Bird and the adults express their sadness openly, teaching everyone that it's okay to grieve. | © HBO
23. Dr. Mark Greene from ER
Dr. Mark Greene died and shocked viewers as he had always been the heart of the original ER cast. In the eight season, his battle with brain cancer ended his life, marking him as the only original main character to die on the show. | © Warner Bros. Television
22. George from Grey's Anatomy
George's death in Grey's Anatomy broke hearts with a shocking twist that left fans devastated, especially since they already had a story set up for him to leave. The decision was a carefully planned move by the show's creators after T.R. Knight chose to leave the series for personal and professional reasons. | © ABC
21. Matthew Crawley from Downton Abbey
Matthew Crawley's death in Downton Abbey came as a quiet shock when he died in a car accident, a rare moment of tragedy even among the wealthiest characters. Fans were disappointed by the uneventful exit, especially since actor Dan Stevens had chosen to leave the series. | © ITV
20. Colby from Yellowstone
Colby's sudden death in Yellowstone, caused by a horse accident while saving Carter, felt like an all-too-real cowboy tragedy. His loss sparked deep emotional moments among the characters, with everyone, from Teeter to Rip, feeling the heavy weight of his absence. | © Paramount Network
19. Maude Flanders from The Simpsons
Only a few characters have died in The Simpsons over the years, and the death of Maude Flanders is one of the most talked-about moments, largely because it came off as cheap and unexpected. After voice actor Maggie Roswell left, Homer accidentally shot Maude from the rafters with an egg-loaded t-shirt cannon. | © 20th Television
18. Susan Ross from Seinfeld
The death of Susan Ross is one of the darkest moments in Seinfeld, as the beloved character dies after licking poison envelopes that George picked to save money. The twist, blending dark humor with shock, left viewers completely devastated. | © NBC
17. Terry Crowley from The Shield
Terry Crowley, the new guy on Vic Mackey’s team, turned out to be an informant and paid the hefty price in the very first episode. His sudden, brutal death set the tone for the corrupt and unpredictable world of The Shield. | © Sony Pictures Television
16. Marissa Cooper from The O.C.
Marissa Cooper in The O.C. was full of ups and downs, and her death hit fans hard. While she and Ryan were on their way to the airport, a car accident caused by a drunk driver – Volchok, to make matters even worse – ended her life, leaving Ryan to face the pain of loss. | © Warner Bros. Television
15. Dr. Lance Sweets from Bones
Dr. Lance Sweets' sudden death in Bones shocked fans and left many viewers heartbroken. His exit was a necessary part of the show after actor John Francis Daley left to pursue a career in writing and directing. | © 20th Television
14. Sharon Raydor from Major Crimes
Sharon Raydor's death in Major Crimes left a lasting impact on the final battle, casting a long shadow over the show's finale. It was a deliberate choice by the creators, designed to have her lead the team into the fight even though she wouldn't be there to see it through. | © Warner Bros. Television
13. Ragnar Lothbrook from Vikings
In season 4 of Vikings, Ragnar Lothbrok shockingly met his end when he was dropped into a pit of snakes by King Ælle, a death he had planned all along. By choosing this fate, he set the stage for his sons to exact revenge on his rivals and ensured his legend would live on. | © Prime Video
12. Robin Hood from Once Upon a Time
The death of Robin Hood in Once Upon a Time remains controversial, and fans speculate that his messy relationships and unresolved past ultimately pushed the writers to kill him off. Rumors say his ties to Zelena and Regina, with all the baggage, made his character too complicated to keep. | © ABC
11. Dexter from Dexter: New Blood
Dexter's hidden life as the Bay Harbor Butcher was finally exposed in Dexter: New Blood, leading to the dramatic downfall of the series. Audrey killed him, apparently outraged by all the plastic bags he dumped into the ocean. | © Showtime Networks
10. Chuckles the Clown from The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Chuckles the Clown was killed by an elephant while dressed like a peanut in the iconic episode, which remains unforgettable for the true fans of the show. Everyone else laughed at the absurdity, but Mary didn’t, which made the moment even more moving at his funeral. | © CBS
9. Zoe Barnes from House of Cards
Zoe Barnes's death is one of those unforgettable moments from House of Cards. Out of nowhere, she gets pushed in front of a subway train, a brutal and unexpected end that still sticks with fans. | © Netflix
8. Opie from Sons of Anarchy
Opie dies for someone else's mistake, paying the ultimate price so his club mates can be free of debt. His selfless sacrifice makes him a true martyr in the series, almost like a Jesus Christ figure. | © FX Productions
7. Janice Moss from Barry
Janice Moss’s death in Barry isn’t left up in the air, it was a turning point that forced Barry to confront the reality of his actions. Even though some fans have speculated she might still be alive, Barry’s desperate final words and later confession make it clear that she is truly gone. | © HBO
6. Omar Little from The Wire
Omar Little, known for handing out his own kind of justice, met a brutal end. While simply making a transaction at a store, he was unexpectedly gunned down by a young kid, which was a reminder of the ruthless street life he lived. | © HBO
5. Barb Holland from Stranger Things
Many people have died in Stranger Things, but Barb Holland was the first death that hit hard for many viewers. Left alone when Nancy chose to stay with Steve, Barb was taken by the Demogorgon, which left a lasting impact despite her brief time on screen. | © Netflix
4. Christopher Moltisanti from The Sopranos
Christopher Moltisanti from The Sopranos became too unpredictable and troubled by his drug issues to keep around. After a car crash with the two of them, Tony reached his breaking point and suffocated Christopher right then and there. | © HBO
3. Rita Morgan from Dexter
Rita's death is one of the most heartbreaking moments in Dexter, as she was killed by The Trinity Killer before Dexter could stop him. Her loss added a deep, lasting impact to the season, leaving fans completely devastated by the tragic turn of events. | © Showtime Networks
2. Kenny McCormick from South Park
Kenny McCormick, the resilient kid in his signature orange parka, dies in shockingly violent ways over and over again. Yet no matter how many times he dies, his friend Stan always exclaims in disbelief, Oh my god! They killed Kenny! | © Paramount Pictures
1. Ned Stark from Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones has plenty of brutal deaths, but the first big one was Ned Stark, setting the tone for everything that followed. His shocking beheading before the end of the first season changed everything and left fans reeling. | © HBO
