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Episode 195
Traumatic TV Show Deaths
Note: This episode was recorded weeks prior to the Manchester tragedy. What was intended as a light and breezy consideration of fictional deaths on TV now has an unfortunate synchronicity with real world events. We would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge this prior to you listening of this episode. Our prayers are with those impacted by this horrific violence. In this episode, we examine and reflect on traumatic TV deaths. We look at the types of ends that come to fictional characters, the rules every writer should follow, our takes on the most talked about deaths, and our Traumatic Popcast Pantheon.
Note: This episode was recorded weeks prior to the Manchester tragedy. What was intended as a light and breezy consideration of fictional deaths on TV now has an unfortunate synchronicity with real world events. We would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge this prior to you listening of this episode. Our prayers are with those impacted by this horrific violence. In this episode, we examine and reflect on traumatic TV deaths. We look at the types of ends that come to fictional characters, the rules every writer should follow, our takes on the most talked about deaths, and our Traumatic Popcast Pantheon.
Mentions
- The Popcast Weekly Newsletter: www.knoxandjamie.com/newsletter
- Vox Article: TV Is Killing Off So Many Characters That Death Is Losing Its Punch
- Variety Article: Anyone Can Die
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