16 Most Shocking TV Character Deaths, Ranked

16. Eddard “Ned” Stark, Game of Thrones

Died: Season 1, Episode 9

As the leading man, it was an unexpected twist to see Ned killed off in Season 1 of Game of Thrones – and not even in the season finale. While it may not have been as heartbreaking as other television deaths, his beheading so early on was a bit of a shock. (Watch the episode.)

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