Game of Thrones was known for killing off beloved characters unexpectedly, stirring debates among fans. Deaths like Rickon Stark's, Jory Cassel's, and Shireen Baratheon's felt premature and impactful.

There have been scores of shocking moments on Game of Thrones, including some stunning character deaths. The first big one is ...

Jon Arryn (Ned’s old mentor and Catelyn’s brother-in-law; killed by Jaime and Cersei Lannister before the show begins) Two Rangers who went North of the Wall with Benjen Stark (frozen corpses that ...