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10 TV shows that dared to kill off their main character

From "Breaking Bad" to "Charmed," these shows didn't pull their punches when it came to doing away with their leads.Sean Bean as Ned Stark in 'Game of Thrones'Credit: HBOOn the best TV shows, no one is safe.One recent example is HBO's Euphoria. The finale, which aired in May 2026, shocked fans by doing the unthinkable: killing off its lead character.In season 3's closing stretch, Rue Bennett (Zendaya) succumbs to an accidental fentanyl overdose.…

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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in United States on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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