19 Needless TV Deaths That Made Us Question Everything

September 25, 2018, 8:02 am

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Death in television is inevitable. Practically every TV show from The Walking Dead to Sesame Street has addressed the topic in some sort of way.

The death of a fan favorite TV show character is always painful to watch, but sometimes they make sense. They add to the overall story being told, and the character's legacy is never forgotten throughout the course of the show's run.

Yet, some shows decide to kill off a character without any real reason behind it. The loss of that character didn't progress any storylines and it for sure didn't make the show any better. In fact, these needless TV deaths just pissed fans off and had them questioning why they even watch the show.

You would think showrunners would have learned by now. Don't kill off our favorite TV characters unless there is a very valid reason for it. But somehow every year it keeps happening.

Be warned; this is bound to trigger anger and resentment for television shows that you thought you had forgiven. Also, make sure to share your picks for the most needless TV deaths in the comments below.

1. Glenn Rhee (The Walking Dead)

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Glenn's death was super sad, but it seemed like it was going to pay off by the end of the season. Rick and Co. would get their comeuppance, and the show would grow in the process. Two seasons later and none of that has happened and doesn't look likely to happen. The Negan storyline continues to drag on, despite how boring it has become. New characters that nobody cares about continue to be introduced and The Walking Dead is just not as popular as it once was. This can all be retraced back to the death of Glenn. His death has now become meaningless, and the show has lost fans because of this poor decision. Glenn deserved better!

2. Abbie Mills (Sleepy Hollow)

There wasn't a lot of diversity in the sci-fi/fantasy genre before Sleepy Hollow. That's why so many people were excited when the character of Abbie Mills was introduced to the world. A black female lead in a fantasy show is a rare commodity. It was an exciting time, but after a couple of seasons, Sleepy Hollow's use of Abbie began to frustrate fans. And just when it looked like the show was finally going to give Abbie a good story to tell again, she was killed off. She supposedly served her purpose by helping Ichabod. Abbie's death destroyed any chance of the show surviving. Sleepy Hollow only had one more season before the show got canceled. A leading lady should never be treated the way Abbie was.

3. Leslie Shay (Chicago Fire)

Dick Wolf loves killing off major characters; it's just what he does. However, no Chicago Fire fans saw this one coming. The Season 2 cliffhanger saw a building that had all our favorites from Firehouse 51 inside explode. Fans knew a character was going to be killed off, but no one thought it would be Shay, especially because she was one of two women in the male-dominated cast and the only LGBT character on the show. When the show came back for Season 3 and fans found out it was Shay that died in the explosion, they were outraged. It didn't help that after just a few episodes, Shay had become an afterthought. The rest of the characters moved on from her death and never looked back. Yet, fans are still angry, and four seasons later, the show still hasn't found someone that's been able to replace this beloved character.

4. Anya Jenkins (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Although Anya just started off as a one-episode "demon of the day," she ended up coming back and became a fan favorite. She and Xander's relationship became a focal point in the last few seasons of the show and helped them both grow as characters. When Anya rejoins the Scooby Gang in the final season, fans were hopeful that she and Xander would reconcile. That did not happen. Anya was abruptly killed in the series finale, and very little was made of it for the remainder of the episode. Not only were fans upset that Anya and Xander never got their happily ever after but they were also angry that Anya was killed without any fanfare.

5. Poussey Washington (Orange is the New Black)

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The number of black LBGT television characters can probably be counted on one or two hands. Poussey was one of the first representatives of this community on television, so Orange is the New Black fans had every right to be upset when she was killed off in the fourth season. The show tried to defend its decision to kill off the beloved character by saying they wanted to draw attention to the serious problem of prison and police brutality towards the black community. With a show consisting of so many characters, the same story could've been told without killing off a character who meant so much to so many people.

6. Robin Hood (Once Upon a Time)

Regina just couldn't catch a break. Even though she was supposed to be an evil character, in the beginning, Regina became a fan favorite right away. Once Upon A Time fans wanted to see her find love and after seasons of waiting for it to happen, she finally found it. Robin Hood was someone who could match Regina in every way. Outlaw Queen faced so many obstacles throughout their courtship including him accidentally getting her sister pregnant (it's a long story) but they managed to overcome it all. Just when it looked like Regina would finally get her happily ever after, Robin was killed by Hades. It was devastating and an unnecessary blow to fans of the show. There was so much more to explore in the Robin and Regina relationship, and it was ruined by this moment. Team Outlaw Queen Forever!

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19 Abandoned Characters Everyone Forgot

September 28, 2018, 8:00 am

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Most shows are marketed uniquely. In a lot of cases, they draw us in with the storyline, but we stay for the characters. Not all of those characters stick around for long, for better or worse. It gets so bad sometimes that people completely drop the show from their watch list, never to be revisited.

But that is why we watch TV -- the excitement and the characters who serve as surrogates for our imaginations. So, when the time comes for a character to make her exit, it is more often than not because of a carefully crafted reason, and the audience is left to either mourn or rejoice, depending on their perception of the character.

In the chaos of all the departures and entrances, some characters get lost in the shuffle, and we are left to wonder where they are or what happened to them. We have selected 19 of those characters who were dropped for one reason or the other and never returned!

1. Patty Spivot (The Flash)

Patty wasn't a terrible character by any stretch. She was being mentored by Joe West and her relationship with Barry was adorable, but the people in charge saw her as more of an obstacle on Barry's path to Iris. They decided to snatch this character from us by having her go back to school to become a CSI, but not before she tricked Barry into revealing his identity as The Flash as a giant middle finger directed at him and his friends.

2. Alex (Fear The Walking Dead)

We first met this character when she was tending to her injured friend. For those who followed the companion web series, then your introduction to the character came even earlier. An Emmy was won for her portrayal too. She was abandoned at sea by Strand and the others, and she held on to that grudge until she joined a band of pirates who helped her capture Travis. Travis and his friends escape not long after, and she has been absent ever since.

3. Fiona Larkin (Sons Of Anarchy)

SAMCRO owes a lot to Chibs, and he was a major player for the whole duration of the show, so it was inevitable we were going to meet his estranged wife, Fiona, who was as dangerous as they come. We were given snippets into her backstory and how she played a vital role in the IRA. After all these, they suddenly start to chip away at her screentime until she completely faded into the background.

4. Mark Brendanawicz (Parks And Recreation)

After Mark switched jobs at the end of the second season, it was clearly being set up to be a situation where he pops in and out of the show depending on when and where the story needed him. It didn't work out that way. Instead, there was no reference of him made for the rest of the show's time on air, he was even cut out of flashbacks.

5. Cora Hale (Teen Wolf)

Wait! Derek has a sister? Any recollection anyone might have of her is vague at best because she left almost as abruptly as she showed up. It probably had to do with the actress who played the part landing the lead role in the now-canceled reign on The CW. Still, recasting a character isn't a new thing, and it certainly would've been better than the vanishing act they pulled with the character.

6. Heath (The Walking Dead)

Alexandria's expert in supply runs, or at least that's what they made us believe. Heath and Tara rode out in search of guns and ammo but ran into trouble (shocker!). Somehow, Tara safely made it back to camp, but he didn't. It would've been easier if he had been eaten by walkers, but apparently, he's still out there. No one was bothered enough to go looking for him, and that probably hurt his feelings so much he decided not to come back and help them fight the saviors.

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25 TV Breakups That Made Us Question True Love

November 6, 2018, 8:00 am

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Some TV couples shouldn't break up, because when they do they truly make us question if love even exists. This isn't always referring to romantic love, although that is usually the kind of breakup that hurts the most.

We spend enough time watching relationships build up that anything short of a happily ever after feels very wrong. If two people make sense, in whatever capacity, having their connection cut off is a feeling we are all familiar with.

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And yet there are couples that have to make that difficult choice, even if at some point they do find their way back to one another.

Here is a slideshow of the most painful TV breakups that we had to go through, some that still haunt us to this day and others that we are still holding out hope for.

1. Jace and Clary - Shadowhunters

Jace and Clary have to win the best breakup reason, not everyone can pull off the possible sibling excuse. Thankfully it isn't true so we can still believe that true love can prevail.

2. Kat and Adena - The Bold Type

This was a relationship that was handled so well at the beginning of the season, only to end up with such a confusing breakup. Not only did it come out of nowhere considering how little Adena appeared onscreen, but it also didn't do either characters justice. This all helped solidify that if Kat and Adena can't be together then we need to question everything we knew about true love.

3. Betty and Jughead - Riverdale

No matter how brief of a break these two could take from one another, every time it would hurt to see that happen.

4. Bellamy and Clarke - The 100

Breakups aren't always rooted in romance, and no one knows the term platonic better than Bellamy and Clarke. These platonic soulmates went through the roughest time during The 100 Season 5 because of their separation from one another. Now they need to get back on track (as friends and even more) if the show wants any kind of new storylines to make sense.

5. Klaus and Caroline - The Vampire Diaries

Is it a breakup if the couple never managed to really get together? Klaus and Caroline were headed to their happily ever after, only for a series finale to kill any hope for a future for them.

6. Harvey and Sabrina - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Harvey and Sabrina are what is most pure and innocent in Greendale, and their love was kind of perfect during Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 1. They grew alongside each other so there is no chance they won't find their way back together, at least for our sake.

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31 Lethal Couples You Don't Want To Cross

December 17, 2018, 8:00 am

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Taking on one skilled fighter is hard enough, even more so when you have to take on two who are fighting not just for the safety of others, but for each other also.

It can sometimes be a distraction to have a loved one there whom you're always watching out for but these lot have total trust in each other's abilities to handle themselves in a fight; in whatever form it comes.

This gives them an added clarity of mind seldom seen in lone fighters. If that is a good or bad thing depends on which side of their fists you're on. Without further ado, let's count down our favorite couples you'd do well to steer clear of in a fight.

1. Lorna and Marcos (The Gifted)

With just a touch, these lovebirds can conjure up a miniature version of the most beautiful phenomenon you'll ever see -- the aurora borealis. What are the chances that out of all the mutants out there, they'd find and fall in love with each other? It's fate, you guys. But those same abilities that produce that amazing sight can be utilized to devastating effect. Just ask all the Sentinel agents that have stood in their way.

2. Sara Lance and Ava Sharpe (Legends Of Tomorrow)

What started off as a slightly antagonistic relationship quickly turned into the best love story this show has ever done. Sure, the bar isn't that high, but it doesn't take away from the euphoric feeling you experience when watching these two lay the hurt on the baddies.

3. Mon-El and Imra (Supergirl)

Sci-Fi shows constantly play it fast and loose with the mechanics of time travel, but one thing that has remained consistent is how often it gives birth to complicated relationships. After Mon-El left Earth to escape Lead poisoning, he fell into a wormhole into the future where he married Imra -- a fellow member of The Legion. They returned to the present where their fighting skills were put to good use taking down the Worldkillers.

4. Sameen Shaw and Root (Person Of Interest)

Shaw is an expert in a myriad of martial arts techniques and has taken down bad guys three times her size. Root, while not at the same level physically, can ruin your whole life with the press of a button.

5. Hermione and Hiram Lodge (Riverdale)

It's a shame watching Hiram descend to such petty levels, expending significant resources trying to kill a teenage boy. Yet, somehow Archie keeps getting away, which kind of dampens the effect of the knowledge of how deep Hiram's mob ties run. But before he got out of prison, Hermione was the Armani-clad puppet master gracefully pulling the strings from behind her Gucci curtains, or whichever brand is the top dog in the curtain-making game these days.

6. Tulip and Jesse (Preacher)

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To call Tulip and Jesse's relationship complicated would be the understatement of the year but they always have each other's backs whatever comes their way. Long may it continue.

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17 TV Couples That You Forgot Dated

December 29, 2018, 12:00 pm

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There are those iconic TV couples that you can't help loving even years later. But then there are those that you don't even remember existed, a relationship that happened in the blink of an eye.

It was usually a roadblock or an obstacle on the way to something else, a relationship before the eventual endgame for one or both of the characters.

In fact, some of these relationships might even be a distant memory that you didn't remember until just now.

It is still nice to look back at what might have been, but what technically never really was for long.

Here is a slideshow of TV couples you probably don't remember even dated, but who knows how many other relationships got lost in the memory vortex.

1. Andy and Angela - The Office

There have been some ridiculous relationships, but Andy and Angela take the cake for most forgetful. You knew not to get invested so as soon as Andy learned the truth about Dwight's involvement in his relationship, everything burned along with our memory of it.

2. Raven and Wick - The 100

Wick was rightfully written off the show due to the actor's horrible views that he chose to share on social media. But honestly Wick sucked as a person all on his own, and Raven moved on to bigger and better things. Who even remembers Wick when you are as awesome as Raven and are dating someone who appreciates you as Zeke does?

3. Clary and Simon - Shadowhunters

This almost feels like a dream, even if it really wasn't. Right? Or is that just me?

4. Sutton and Alex - The Bold Type

This is more of a what could have been scenario. These two had the potential, the show just didn't want to invest in it. So now they have ended up nothing more than a random thought we have once in a while, which kind of really sucks.

5. Jonah and Dina - Superstore

Dina would consider this one day or so as them dating, so we will too. It had to happen so we could all move forward, but looking back on it now makes it, even more, cringeworthy. Jonah could never handle someone like Dina and she deserved better than a guy so in love with Amy.

6. Joey and Rachel - Friends

It was like the writers ran out of ideas and tried to explore something that could have had potential if they actually gave it value seasons ago. Joey cared about Rachel but that ship sank literally, and they ended up making them into a joke and not an actual relationship.

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31 'Ships That Took Seasons to Sail

January 4, 2019, 8:00 am

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The best type of ships are the ones that take seasons to actually happen.

They keep the audience on the edge of their seats and sometimes just seeing them stand next to each other is enough to ignite your inner fangirl.

It takes serious dedication to stick with a slow burn ship. In fact, we've included a few that are still waiting patiently in their ports.

But if you can stand the wait, these relationships are almost always worth the investment.

Check out our slideshow below of 31 ships that took seasons to sail!

1. Jane and Rafael - Jane the Virgin

Whether you're Team Rafael or Team Michael, it definitely took a while for these two to get together. However, given the most recent events of the show, we don't have a clue what's in store for them next.

2. Barney and Robin - How I Met Your Mother

No one expected Barney and Robin to fall for each other at the beginning of the series. On the outside, they seemed like they were complete opposites, but the more we got to know them, the more their relationship made sense.

3. Eric and Nell - NCIS: Los Angeles

Eric and Nell somehow manage to be extremely badass together and extremely adorable together. And we wouldn't change a thing about them.

4. Lucifer and Chloe - Lucifer

These two have been denying their feelings for far too long and everyone can see it. Thankfully, they finally seem to be seeing it themselves.

5. Oliver and Felicity - Arrow

Oliver and Felicity have it all. Slow burn, angst, break-ups, and make-ups! Even though it may have taken a while for them to get there, they're finally where they belong. With each other.

6. Charles and Liza - Younger

Charles and Liza didn't become a thing until a little later on in the series. But if we're being honest, we're still more on Team Josh.

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13 Characters Who Melt at the Sight of Their Love

January 12, 2019, 8:00 am

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As the poets say, the eyes are the window to the soul.

A lot of characters on television express their love with words or actions, but sometimes you can tell just by the way that they look at each other.

There are some characters in particular that can't help but go completely soft whenever their loved one is around. No matter how hard they try to keep their cool, there's always that one person who can unravel them completely.

We've created a slideshow below of 13 characters who melt at the sight of their love!

1. Jake Peralta - Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Jake loves Amy so much a stranger would know it just by looking at him. Whenever he's around her, it looks like his heart is about to explode out of his chest.

2. Cheryl Blossom - Riverdale

No matter how tough Cheryl may act around others, she is the softest person on the planet when it comes to Toni Topaz. Cheryl hasn't had it easy, but we've never seen her happier than when she's with her girlfriend.

3. Alex Danvers - Supergirl

When she's looking at Maggie, Alex cannot keep the heart eyes under control. Maggie made her so giggly and happy that Kara thought she'd been shot with a love ray.

4. Nicole Haught - Wynonna Earp

Nicole loves everything little thing about Waverly and you can see it clear as day on her face. And considering how absolutely adorable Waverly is, no one can blame her.

5. Jane Villanueva - Jane the Virgin

Jane literally looks at Michael like he hung the moon. There is no keeping the smile off her face whenever she's around him.

6. Ed Mackenzie - Big Little Lies

There's nothing that Ed wouldn't do for his wife. He completely adores Madeline, and the emotion in his singing during the finale was enough to bring her to tears.

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13 Similar TV Ships You Should Take for a Sail

January 31, 2019, 10:00 am

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The best thing about television ships is that they're all unique and different. There's something for everyone and just like real life, no single relationship is exactly the same.

But sometimes you just find yourself drawn to a certain kind of story or dynamic and end up looking for another one like it. And to be honest, a lot of our favorite ships remind us of our other faves.

No matter if it's big or small, there's usually a similar trope or element that draws us in.

Whether they have a common story, vibe, or simply just remind us of one another, we created a slideshow below of 13 similar ships you should take for a sail!

1. Jake and Amy (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) & Lily and Marshall (How I Met Your Mother)

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Jake and Amy and Lily and Marshall are the two purest and healthiest relationships on television. They are both 1000% committed to their significant other and wouldn't even dream of looking at anyone else. Their disagreements are resolved with respect and they both support each other unconditionally. There has never been a time where we doubted their devotion or intentions.

2. Bellamy and Clarke (The 100) & Rick and Michonne (The Walking Dead)

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Neither of these post-apocalyptic pairings liked each other at first. In fact, they started off as enemies. But an antagonist relationship slowly turned to trust which later developed into a strong partnership. It took seasons of build up for Rick and Michonne to realize they were in love with their best friend. Bellamy and Clarke are still working on the realization part, but we've got our fingers crossed!

3. Angel and Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) & Stefan and Elena (The Vampire Diaries)

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Angel and Stefan are two vampires who would do just about anything for the love of their life. They both have a very guilty conscience, but the person they love helps them see the good in themselves.

4. Eleanor and Chidi (The Good Place) & Jess and Nick (New Girl)

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Both of these couples consist of a rather irresponsible character who uses humor to hide their emotions and eventually falls for the precious and postive cupcake. Cheleanor and Ness both have the best scenes in their series and became an official couple in the third season of their show. They're also hilarious comedian soulmates.

5. Dan and Blair (Gossip Girl) & Joey and Rachel (Friends)

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Dair and Roey were supposed to be the "side" ship whose sole purpose was to serve as an obstacle for the show's "epic" couple. But they actually became even better than the main couple and turned out to be one of the healthiest relationships on their respective series.

6. Oliver and Felicity (Arrow) & Barry and Iris (The Flash)

This one is pretty obvious considering that they exist in the same universe, but there's a lot of things about them that are rather different. However, if you're looking for a superhero that has a kickass woman as his partner and his equal, you can't go wrong with either of these ships.

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17 Best Running Gags on Television

February 9, 2019, 11:00 am

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Some of the best jokes on television are the ones that just won't die. In long-running shows, the funniest and most nostalgic parts simply revisit quips that just won't stop coming.

The jokes keep building on and on until they become an irreplaceable part of the series that we love and look out for it. In fact, it can even shed light on a show that is otherwise serious and dramatic.

We've created a slideshow below of 17 of our favorite running gags on television!

1. Greenberg - Teen Wolf

To this day we still wish we knew who Greenberg was. Instead, he remains the faceless student who always got on Coach Finstock's nerves.

2. Robin vs. Patrice - How I Met Your Mother

The Slap Bet was definitely a funny one, but for us, the Robin and Patrice feud takes the cake. Mostly because it wasn't actually a feud and Robin was basically feuding with herself.

3. Ross' (many) marriages - Friends

We considered putting, "WE WERE ON A BREAK!" on here but really, that was just more annoying than funny. Instead, we went with Ross' many marriages and engagements and how many times the group liked to make a joke out of it.

4. "Title of your sex tape." - Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Any time Amy makes a remark that could somehow possibly be said during sex, Jake immediately yells "title of your sex tape!" But now that they're a married couple he's altered the phrase slightly to "title of our sex tape!" Is it weird to find that kinda adorable?

5. Cussing - The Good Place

The inability to cuss in The Good Place has created new unofficial curse words all across social media. Instead of dropping an F-bomb, try saying "What the fork?" instead. It's surprisingly just as satisfying.

6. "How rude!" - Fuller House

Stephanie Tanner's famous catchphrase on Full House was always "how rude!" She may no longer be a kid in the reboot, but she really hasn't changed a bit.

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33 Couples Who Were Robbed of Their Endgame

February 11, 2019, 8:00 am

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If you're an avid TV watcher, it's almost impossible not to have that one ship that deserved better. No matter what the circumstance was, that couple should've ended up together yet they didn't.

In fact, we can think of a lot more than one couple that we wish had a different ending than they got.

Check out 33 couples below that were robbed of their endgame!

1. Scott and Allison - Teen Wolf

Whether you shipped them or not (and how could you not?) everyone believed they were going to end up together. And they definitely would have had Crystal Reed decided to stay on the show. Instead, Allison died in Scott's arms and declared her love for him once last time. And nope, nothing will ever be okay again.

2. Lanie and Espo - Castle

The drew them together and tore them apart mostly off screen. They could have been fantastic together but the show barely allowed enough time on screen to acknowledge their existence before breaking them apart once again.

3. Mike and Susan - Desperate Housewives

They really made us sit through eight seasons of Mike and Susan's ups and downs just for him to be shot in a drive-by seconds after professing his love to Susan. Talk about a giant let down.

4. Tommy and Lindy - Eye Candy

Canceling the series after that cliffhanger was just cruel. Tommy spent the entire season being head over heels in love with Lindy only for them to end the show with so much more to explore between them.

5. Amy and Karma - Faking It

The entire premise of the show was about Amy realizing she was in love with her best friend. But after seasons of Karma trying to figure out her own feelings, the show was canceled before they got the chance to try and make it work.

6. Abbie and Ichabod - Sleepy Hollow

Their chemistry was out of this world and they pretty much behaved like a married couple. Abbie and Ichabod were literally brought together by fate and went to hell and back for each other, but they killed Abbie without them sharing so much as a kiss.

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23 Characters Who Prove The Mind is the Best Weapon

February 20, 2019, 8:00 am

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You don't have to be an actual fighter to win a fight.

In fact, some of the most dangerous characters on television come after you with their intelligence and their ability to always stay one step ahead.

It doesn't matter how physically fit you are if you can't out-strategize your opponent. It's the smart ones, not the strong ones that you really need to look out for.

If it came down to it, we'd take brains over brawn any day.

Check out our slideshow below of 23 characters who prove the mind is the best weapon!

1. Patrick Jane - The Mentalist

Considering he's a consultant for the FBI, no one can argue that Patrick has got some tricks up his sleeve. But it's his ability to get to the bottom of any crime mixed with his talent for picking up on the smallest details that really put him over the top.

2. Amy Santiago - Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Amy Santiago is someone you would never want to compete with. She's incredibly smart, driven, and determined to win. She even won in a fist fight with a man twice her size by using the sash from the wedding dress she was wearing as a makeshift rope.

3. Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock

This guy is obviously intelligent, no doubt about it. His ability to solve mysteries is incredible, and he's the classic character people always compare others to when they solve a case.

4. Amanita Caplan - Sense8

What would Nomi and the rest of the sensates have done without Amanita? Died, probably. To be honest, we're pretty sure this girl could hold her own in a fist fight just fine, but she's able to get her friends out of dire situations through her stealth and mad hacking abilities.

5. Maddie Bishop - Siren

Maddie's intelligence is overlooked far too often on the show. It's actually insane just how smart she is, not even factoring in her knowledge of marine life. Maddie has saved Ryn and the mermaids on more than one occasion. She makes it look easy, but not many people would be able to pull off what Maddie can.

6. Tywin Lannister - Game of Thrones

Sometimes manipulation is the best tactic. Tywin discovers people's weaknesses and uses them to his advantage, and he always fully thinks out his plans before actually executing them.

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31 Friendships That Weren't Ruined by Love Triangles

March 1, 2019, 8:00 am

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Love triangles can be interesting to watch when done right, but there's no denying that they do their fair share of damage.

They test friendships and put an unnecessary strain on potential romances.

Thankfully, some friendships are strong enough to survive even the most annoying and dreaded love triangles on television.

Sometimes we're lucky enough to not even experience a problem between characters despite two friends being into the same person.

Check out our list below of 31 friendships that weren't ruined by a love triangle!

1. Miley and Lily - Hannah Montana

This is quite the throwback, but does anyone remember Miley and Lily's vicious battle over heartthrob actor Jake Ryan? These two really got into it at the school dance all those years ago. But at the end of the day, love won. And by love, we mean the love between Miley and Lily, obviously.

2. Jess and Reagan - New Girl

Despite being in love with Nick, Jess never once tried to lead Regan astray. She even flew Reagan in to see Nick as a special surprise. Reagan hadn't had a lot of luck with friends in her life, but she does admit Jess was the best girlfriend she has ever had.

3. Peyton and Brooke - One Tree Hill

They may have had their fair share of fights because of Lucas, but it turns out that nothing could keep these best friends apart for long.

4. Betty and Veronica - Riverdale

Things got a little awkward when Veronica ended up dating Betty's long-time crush and best friend, but they were able to move past it and grow even closer.

5. Alex and Nico - Marvel's Runaways

This one's a little unique considering Alex and Nico actually dated. When Nico realized she had feelings for Karolina things got a little weird between all of them but they managed to stay good friends who have each other's back.

6. Lauren and Kaylie - Make It or Break It

Their friendship definitely wasn't ruined by a love triangle but it was put on a temporary hold. Lauren slept with Kaylie's boyfriend so we can't actually blame Kaylie for being upset. But at the end of the day, they were able to reconcile and both dumped Carter after he was exposed for the jerk he was.

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13 Love Stories We're Glad Weren't Told

March 2, 2019, 8:00 am

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There are some relationships that have the potential to be great romances and there are others that have the potential to be great friendships.

It's pretty common for a television relationship to go in a direction that we don't want it to. In fact, every TV watcher has experienced this at one point or another.

But if we're lucky, some shows know when to pull back on the reins and accept that some characters are better off as friends.

We've created a list below of 13 potential love stories that we're glad weren't told!

1. Rosa and Boyle - Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine continues to prove just how amazing and innovative it is. Despite Boyle starting off the show in love with Rosa, he came to accept that she just wasn't interested. Instead of continuing to pursue her throughout the series, they became close friends. In fact, Boyle was even the first person on the squad Rosa came out to as bisexual.

2. Chase and Karolina - Marvel's Runaways

Before we really knew the characters, it seemed like there might be something between Chase and Karolina at the beginning of the series. They did share one kiss, but thankfully it didn't end up going anywhere as Karolina is into girls and Chase is into Gert.

3. Kara and Winn - Supergirl

Kara and Winn is your classic "guy crushing on his best friend and she has no idea" trope. While this can sometimes work when done right (like if the feeling is mutual) it didn't seem like a good idea in this case. Kara and Winn have no romantic chemistry and are better off as friends and colleagues.

4. Holmes and Watson - Elementary

There's no denying just how well Holmes and Watson work together. While there are a lot of fans who would like them to become more than just partners, they really seem to flourish right where they are.

5. Octavia and Jasper - The 100

Jasper had a crush on Octavia from the moment he met her, and for a hot second, it seemed like she might reciprocate his feelings. But Octavia fell in love with Lincoln as soon as he was brought into the picture and Jasper fell in love with Maya. We feel like it was for the best.

6. Carol and Daryl - The Walking Dead

A lot of fans have been holding out for these two for years. However, they've always seemed to have more of a familial bond and it seems like that's the route the show is taking.

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19 Slowburn TV Ships That Destroyed The Moonlighting Curse

March 4, 2019, 8:00 am

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The Moonlighting Curse is a TV trope centered around will they/won't they couples and the possible decline in quality that can come from finally exploring them.

This is a fear that some TV shows have obviously taking close to hear, not exploring an obvious pairing because of what is thought would happen to the show and the characters as a result of it.

The most notorious might be The X-Files, a show that became iconic in part because of the way Mulder and Scully fit together.

Legitimizing their obvious sexual tension would be the next step in developing their relationship, and the show suffered when that was never fully done.

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Mulder and Scully were together but in these undefined parameters where it didn't feel like they were given enough exploration as they deserved.

Now the same question could be arising on The 100, with the two leads Bellamy and Clarke falling victim to the same fear.

There is no other direction for the show to go but to explore what has been built up between those two, but that commitment just can't seem to be made.

Luckily, television over the years has proven that exploring slowburn relationships isn't only successful but it even improves the trajectory of the show.

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Here is a slideshow of some successful TV relationships that the show finally allowed to get together, only to see even more potential from there.

1. Jake and Amy (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

Looking at where these two are now, it is hard to believe that they weren't always together. But as great as the destination is, the journey was a good portion of the story too. Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but really any Michael Schur comedy, is an example of what happens when you see value in romance and don't let it threaten your other storylines. Jake and Amy together is part of what makes the show so iconic, showing that in the narrative only make it that much more special.

2. Ben and Leslie (Parks and Recreation)

Ben and Leslie knew they were it for one another, they had to figure out some obstacles first so they could get there. Parks and Recreation did a wonderful job having them connect, then admit their feelings, and then find a way to make sure they wouldn't miss out on their future. The pacing didn't feel rushed and at the same time, it felt like the show let them get together realistically.

3. Jonah and Amy (Superstore)

Jonah and Amy took a while to find their way to one another, but once they did it was like everything finally fit perfectly. Superstore is an exceptional show that was only missing this key romance, and by finally committing to it they only made everything better.

4. Pam and Jim (The Office)

There was no question whether Pam and Jim were going to get together, but if The Office waited any longer it could have taken a toll on the show. Luckily the crisis was averted, with this ship becoming one of the most iconic of all time.

5. Brennan and Booth (Bones)

Bones did what The X-Files couldn't for some reason, it saw how well their leads worked and made sure not to miss out on what could be. Brennan and Bones were obviously meant to be, and the memory of their relationship is still so sweet to think about.

6. Iris and Barry (The Flash)

Barry was so in love with Iris that it would be so foolish not to make these two endgame. The best part though was the time both of them had to get to the point where they were ready to be one another for real, with no obstacles getting in the way.

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19 TV Characters Who Would Stab You In The Back

March 15, 2019, 8:00 am

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Traitors, betrayers, backstabbers -- they have reservations to dine with Judas and Brutus, but when it comes to TV they're a necessary evil. Their ability to pull the rug out from under our heroes is what keeps us glued to our screens. Finding out if they will reign supreme or finally be outwitted is what keeps coming back for more.

Why do they do it, we ask. Some times there are sympathetic or tragic motives. Others delight in being a card-carrying villain who brings chaos to the realm. Many do it for riches and power. Whatever the reason, all we can do is watch in awed horror as they commit one unspeakable deed after another.

Traitors come disguised as all sorts of characters: saintly doctors, childhood friends, or grandmas raising a pack of kids all on their own. Beneath the jovial veneer, any one of them could be biding their time and sharpening their knives. Below are some of the most notorious backstabbers TV has to offer.

1. Penguin - Gotham

How did Oswald "Penguin" Cobblepot rise from a low-level thug to kingpin? He betrayed his employers: Mooney, Falcone, Maroni, and manipulated them into taking each other out while he remained the last man standing.

2. Lane Hunter - The Resident

The Hippocratic Oath and basic human decency mean nothing to a woman who purposefully misdiagnosed patients with cancer solely because of greed.

3. Tony Soprano - The Sopranos

Ask a member of either one of his families -- they'll confirm Tony Soprano expects the utmost loyalty to him, but the moment you do something he dislikes, he makes you pay -- most likely with your life.

4. Ruby - Supernatural

Ruby wasn't like other demons. She formed a working relationship with the Winchester brothers, became a mentor to Sam and then his lover. All of it was part of her plan to manipulate Sam into freeing Lucifer.

5. Rumplestiltskin - Once Upon a Time

The number one rule to remember when making a deal with Rumplestiltskin isn't "magic always has a price." It is, "Rumple's agenda always comes first." If the heroes have to lose and Belle's feelings get hurt while he pursues his goals, so be it.

6. Artemis - Arrow

Artemis aka Evelyn Sharp was a promising addition to Team Arrow. However, her inability to let go of her resentment towards Oliver led to her allying with Prometheus, selling out the team, and trapping everyone into an explosive showdown on Lian Yu.

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17 Breakups That Were Cause for Celebration

March 18, 2019, 10:00 am

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Breakups aren't always something to be happy about. There's no denying that it can be a pretty hard and heartbreaking thing to go through.

But when it comes to television, there are some characters who are just with the wrong people and we can't help but root for them to split.

Whether we wanted them with someone else, or just couldn't stand to see them together any longer, there are some breakups on TV that made us jump for joy.

It's not that we want anyone to be unhappy. In fact, we want all the characters happy...just with, you know...specific people.

You get it. Right?

Check out our slideshow below of 17 breakups that we thought were cause for celebration!

1. Celeste and Perry - Big Little Lies

Celeste and Perry's relationship was insanely toxic. Perry was both physically and emotionally abusive to Celeste, but part of Celeste still loved him. Even before the shocking events of the finale, Celeste summed up the courage to take her kids and leave him.

2. Felicity and Ray - Arrow

Felicity and Ray was just another obstacle in Olicity's way. It may have dragged out Oliver and Felicity's relationship, but it didn't even come close to stopping their wedding.

3. Steve and Nancy - Stranger Things

We had been waiting for Steve and Nancy to break up for a while, so we couldn't help but rejoice when they did. However, Steve did a lot of growing in Season 2 and now we're wondering if we were a little too hasty in our dislike of them.

4. Severide and Stella - Chicago Med

All relationships have good and bad points, but we were so over this one. Severide kept pushing Stella away and, to be honest, it felt like it was time for them to let go of what they once had.

5. Chidi and Simone - The Good Place

Chidi and Simone actually weren't bad together. Simone was a fun addition to The Good Place, but Chidi and Eleanor are the actual definitions of soulmates and Simone was one of the many factors that prevented their relationship on Earth. Even though Chidi and Simone broke up, Simone's presence in the new Good Place is already causing all types of complications for Cheleanor.

6. Cesar and Olivia - On My Block

The chemistry just wasn't there and that's good enough for us. But besides that, it's obvious that Cesar belongs with Monse.

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19 Secondary Romances that Surpassed Expectations

March 20, 2019, 6:00 am

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The primary love story on a series may not always be the best one.

Sometimes secondary romances turn out to be better than originally expected and can overshadow the main relationship.

The stress and emphasis placed on a series' main couple, often creates unnecessary drama that only serves to destroy the relationship rather than keep it afloat.

There are even moments where a relationship is so good, the audience starts to wonder who the primary couple of the show really is.

We've created a slideshow below of 19 secondary romances that surpassed expectations!

1. Alex and Maggie - Supergirl

Alex and Maggie were the best couple on Supergirl. Despite calling off their engagement, we've yet to find a relationship on the show that can compare to them.

2. Michael and Maria - Roswell

Michael and Maria had it all. Their relationship progression felt natural and they were the best couple on Roswell, no comparison.

3. Garrett and Dina - Superstore

Let's be real, it would be extremely hard to overshadow Jonah and Amy. They've earned their place as Superstore's primary romance. But the unlikely romance between Garrett and Dina was surprisingly successful. In fact, it's impossible not to root for them to just get together already.

4. Jason and Janet - The Good Place

Jason and Janet was a pairing we didn't see coming. Especially considering that Janet is technically a robot. But Janet started developing emotions of her own and now we're not really sure what she is. All we do know is that these two belong together.

5. Emily and Sylvia - The Handmaid's Tale

While we haven't gotten to see much of Emily and Sylvia's marriage, we love everything about them. They both deserve better than what happened to them.

6. Thea and Roy - Arrow

Thea and Roy surpass Oliver and Felicity no question. They are a pure and amazing couple and their chemistry has always been off the charts.

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21 Times TV 'Ships Broke Our Hearts

March 28, 2019, 8:00 am

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Heartbreak is a part of life, therefore it is also a part of television.

If your favorite ship isn't making you happy, odds are it's making you very sad.

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Whether it's due to death, fighting, or unrequited love, television always manages to hit its viewers with some hardcore angst. In most series, tragedy is just unavoidable.

We've created a list below of 21 Times TV 'Ships broke our hearts.

1. Nick finds June outside - The Handmaid's Tale

Nike and June have it rough. Their whole relationship is an angst fest. But the moment Nick found June unconscious and bloody, we were screaming right along with him.

2. Kate blames Seth for what happened to her - From Dusk Till Dawn

Kate's a fighter and it took everything in her to keep the demon possessing her body at bay. She breaks through for a minute and asks Seth to kill her, but he can't do it. In turn, he tries to torture the demon to free Kate, but Kate had been through too much already.

3. Jane finds out Michael is dead - Jane the Virgin

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No. Just no. This moment was one of the most agonizing scenes on all of television. The way Jane collapses and screams at the top of her lungs over Michael's death gave us physical chest pains.

4. Mark is ready to reunite with Lexie - Grey's Anatomy

Mark had to watch the love of his life die in a plane crash, and now he's welcoming death so he can be with her. It's fine. We're fine.

5. Clay talks to Hannah in his mind - 13 Reasons Why

After listening to Hannah's tape about him, Clay realized he should have told Hannah he loved her when he had the chance. The scenario plays out in his mind and both Hannah and Clay are brought to tears.

6. Glenn is killed in front of Maggie - The Walking Dead

"Maggie I'll find you." Those were Glenn's final words and there is no question that they're the truest words ever spoken. Glenn and Maggie are star-crossed lovers, and if there's another life, that's where they'll find each other.

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19 Ladies Let Down By Their Own TV Shows

March 28, 2019, 11:00 am

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Everyone can think of a TV lady that they feel didn't get the justice they deserved on a show. It can be as simple as decent storylines but it can also be something like a proper exit.

There are many factors that go into exploring characters on any show, and yet there comes that time where it doesn't feel like some are getting what they deserve.

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Instead, they might be let down enough that it leaves a mark on the character and the show as a whole.

There has to be thought placed into the way any character is approached, but there is also something to be said about how many female characters come to mind when it comes to this slideshow.

What TV lady do you think deserved better on her show now that you look back on it?

1. Laurel Lance (Arrow)

Somewhere along the way, Laurel didn't feel like a part of the show as much, especially with the way she was killed off at the height of that. Arrow has been returning back to its roots lately, allowing some of the stuff we loved to come back but it still feels necessary to include Laurel in here.

2. Pam Halpert (The Office)

The inspiration for this slideshow, Pam went through a lot during her time on The Office. It was The Office Season 9 though that brought it all to the surface, with the way Jim started to follow his career goals reflecting back at the standstill that Pam ended up in. After she decided not to finish Pratt, it is like the show forgot that she had dreams and ambitions outside of working at a paper company. And while it made sense not to allow characters to leave the setting of the show, then Jim was suddenly allowed to do something else while Pam just followed along in support. It didn't seem fair for Pam to put her dreams on hold indefinitely and looking back on it it still doesn't.

3. Harper McIntyre (The 100)

If it is a character's last season on a show and fans wonder if she even exists to the others around her, that has to be a problem. Harper spent a lot of time being on The 100 but not always being allowed to have her own story that was explored a fair amount. But it was her final season that struck a nerve with many, a season that didn't focus enough on a character they knew they would lose and that the fandom fell so in love with.

4. Kara Danvers (Supergirl)

This isn't a consistent issue at all, but there are moments where Kara Danvers feels like she is serving the show instead of the show serving her.

5. Bonnie Bennett (The Vampire Diaries)

Bonnie truly gave all of herself to The Vampire Diaries and all the characters included in it, only to constantly struggle to gain any happiness of her own. It was not the greatest pattern for a show to have, and Bonnie Bennett deserved better in all this.

6. Beth Greene (The Walking Dead)

This one still hurts quite a bit. No one is saying that The Walking Dead lost plenty when they killed off Beth and it went downhill from there, but no one is not not saying that.

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19 Kisses That Happened Under Life or Death Circumstances

March 30, 2019, 8:00 am

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Put two characters who obviously have feelings for each other in a life or death situation, and things are bound to happen.

Is it bad that sometimes the best and most intense moments happen when the people who make up our favorite ship are about to die?

When you think you're a goner and you have nothing else to lose, naturally, you put it all on the line.

We put together a list of 19 kisses that happened under life or death circumstances!

1. Dean and Jo - Supernatural

Dean and Jo had so much potential that went to waste. After Jo was attacked by hell hounds, she decides to go out with a bang and save both the Winchesters. Dean realizes how much he cares about her too late and kisses Jo moments before she and her mother set off the bomb.

2. Iris and Barry - The Flash

A tsunami powered by a supervillain is heading towards the city, but Iris refuses to run and leave Barry behind. She confesses that she hasn't been able to stop thinking about him, and they kiss right before Barry reveals himself as the Flash and accidentally travels back in time. In other words, the kiss was erased from existence, but Barry still remembered it clear as day.

3. Carter and Abby - ER

After being quarantined together due to a smallpox outbreak that could potentially kill them, Carter and Abby finally kiss.

4. Max and Fran - The Nanny

Max and Franny finally kiss when they think the plane they're on is going to crash and they're about to die. Of course, they don't. And it actually has some pretty comical repercussions.

5. Jonah and Amy - Superstore

When a tornado hits the store, Jonah and Amy find shelter in each other. They both think they're about to die, so Amy finally gives in to her feelings and kisses him. Thankfully, they live, but a heartbroken Jonah is forced to watch Amy run into her husband's arms after the storm passes.

6. Skye and Ward - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

We're still not sure how much of this was real, but Ward's feelings for Skye was the only thing that seemed genuine about him. With Ward going on a potential suicide mission, Sky agrees to have a drink with him if they make it out, and pulls him in for a kiss.

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