This has been a particularly dangerous time to be a character on television.
It seems no one is safe anywhere on the dial, as several of our favorites have met surprising, untimely and tragic ends over the past few months.
From the ones we expected to those that had us completely blindsided, they've all left us reeling. Some caused very real tears and, hey, we're not afraid to admit it!
As we struggle through the five stages of grief before finally arriving at acceptance, break out the tissues and mourn some of the most shocking demises in recent TV history here:
1. James Novak (Scandal)
Yes, we're still in tears over James murder. The tenacious journalist was Cyrus' one true love and father to baby girl Ella. He didn't deserve the end he got but watching him die in the street is a scene we'll never forget.
2. Will Gardner (The Good Wife)
We stil can't believe it's true. Will was gunned down doing what he loved, fighting for his client in a court of law. But we can't imagine The Good Wife without him.
3. Tara Knowles-Teller (Sons of Anarchy)
We still can't think about it without feeling like we've been punched in the gut. The mother of two and love of Jax life was bludgeoned to death with a roasting fork in her own kitchen sink by her mother-in-law. And you thought you had family drama!
4. Lizzie (The Walking Dead)
After feeding the walkers and killing sister Mika, there was little doubt what needed to be done. Still, as Carol told Lizzie to "look at the flowers" and the shot rang out, it was a death we won't soon forget, even on a show filled with unimaginable horrors.
5. Allison Argent (Teen Wolf)
She arrived as the new girl at Beacon Hills and became the supernatrual hunter with a strong heart and an even stronger sense of purpose. The only thing that helps us cope with her death is knowing she died in the arms of her first true love.
6. Gates (Black Sails)
We have no idea how they are going to get past his death without Flint being lynched by his own crew but we totally didn't see that coming!
7. Nicholas Brody (Homeland)
After so many near misses, (a suicide vest, a possible CIA assassination attempt, the bombing in Langley) we really wondered if Brody could avoid the grim reaper once again. But a tragic life led to a tragic death as it all ended with a betrayal and a public hanging. After all of that suffering, we hope Nicholas rests in peace at last.
8. Joss Carter (Person of Interest)
Just when fans thought that Detective Fusco might meet an untimely end, Person of Interest threw them a curve as beloved cop Joss Carter was the one to die. It was one of the most shocking and emotional moments in the series history.
9. Heather Brooks
Heather Brooks was played by the beloved Tina Majorino. Did she have to leave us so soon?!?
10. The Starks
It was the most shocking episode in Game of Thrones history. Rest in peace, Lady Catelyn; Robb Stark; and Queen Talisa.
11. Sophie Deveraux
Poor Sophie Deveraux. Her Harvest Festival prophecy proved to be true... and yet she paid the ultimate price for it.