Every beloved character cursed to die

link Lillian Bowe

Staff columnist

I have a problem, and it’s not

obsessing over Benedict Cumberbatch. All my favorite characters die. Spoilers for many shows, books and movies ahead.

It’s a trend I have noticed since I was young when I was watching “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” I watched the last movie that came out and Data, my favorite character ever, died. I was inconsolable. I’m still upset about it.

Then “Lost” came along and ruined my life. Charlie was my favorite character and guess what happened to him. He died and I know everyone is dead in that show, but I’m still upset.

Also in the books I have read, my favorite character dies. Fred from “Harry Potter” — I woke up my parents with my crying; Prim from “Mockingjay” — I threw my book across the room. I’m sure my favorite will die in the book I’m reading now.

“Sherlock” even killed off my favorite character for two years in a sense. It’s really complicated.

The Doctor has died 12 times and the worst was 10’s death, which I still cry about. Every season of “Supernatural,” someone I love dies. Kevin, I miss you, you adorable prophet.

Even a new series I just started to watch, “Hannibal,” killed off someone I loved. I was so hopeful. I even told myself, “She is so cool, they won’t kill her.” I was wrong. Dang you Hannibal Lector for being a serial cannibal murderer!

Do I have a curse that the character I love must die a horrific death?

I’m starting to think so because it hasn’t lifted. Do I just gravitate to killable characters?

Should I go to sitcoms where no main characters die? With my luck someone will die.

Staff writer Lillian Bowe warns never to tell her your favorite character as her curse may transfer to you. She can be contacted at 575-356-4481 or by email at:

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