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The Biggest TV Cast Exits of the Year (So Far)
Goodbyes are never easy — and for reasons that science can't quite tell us, the goodbyes said to fictional TV characters are some of life's toughest. This year of television is little more than halfway over, but there have been plenty of those difficult farewells already, thanks to the cast exits outlined in our list below. More from TVLine Yellowstone's Beth/Rip Spinoff Taps Finn Little to Return as Carter Abigail Spencer to Star Opposite Josh Charles in Fox's Doc Martin Adaptation Adam Levine Teases Blake Shelton's Return to The Voice's Coaching Panel Thus far, we're not sure any departure hits harder than 9-1-1 star Peter Krause — whose beloved Capt. Bobby Nash was killed off in the show's April 17 episode — but the year's announced scripted-TV exits also come from Fire Country, The Pitt, #OneChicago and other shows. (The industry's unscripted side has had some surprises, too, which we've also included in our list.) We'll keep updating this list as more small-screen departures are announced and make headlines in 2025. In the meantime, keep scrolling to see who's leaving what (so far) this year, and drop a comment with the stars you're saddest to see go! Billy Flynn, Days of Our Lives After a decade in the role of Days of Our Lives' Chad DiMera, Flynn has left the Peacock soap opera for a role on fellow sudser The Young and the Restless. Because Days films months in advance, though, Flynn will still appear as Chad well into 2026. 'I am grateful for my years at Days; it changed my life in the best ways,' Flynn told TV Insider, which broke the news in March. 'I've always said these stories we tell are like doing a play, and I've spent the last 10-plus years playing this amazing character and telling one of the all-time great love stories. And now I'm excited for this opportunity and to test myself in a new way.' Y&R alum Conner Floyd has since been tapped to take over the Chad DiMera role on Days. Garcelle Beauvais, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After a five-season run on RHOBH, Beauvais shared in March that she's exiting the Bravo staple, citing her desire to spend more time with family and embark on other projects. 'I have made the decision to leave RHOBH. My primary reason for stepping away is to focus on my sons and my upcoming producing and acting projects,' Beauvais said in a statement provided to TVLine. 'Thank you to everyone at NBCU, Andy Cohen, the producers, and especially the fans. I have deeply appreciated all of your support, this isn't goodbye — it's a see you later.' Dania Ramirez, Alert: Missing Persons Unit Ramirez, a face of the Fox cop drama in its first two seasons, was surprisingly written out at the start of Season 3 in April, when her Nikki Batista was murdered via a gunshot to the head in Episode 2. Speaking to TVLine after that fateful hour, showrunner Carla Kettner confirmed that 'Nikki is truly gone, and the emotional and professional fallout from her death echoes all the way through Season 3.' She added that the choice to kill off the series' female lead was a 'big swing, creatively,' but 'the best procedurals shake things up and find ways to deepen our understanding of the characters… It's sad to say goodbye, but I think those kind of bold changes make you sit up and pay attention.' Alert: Missing Persons Unit was ultimately cancelled in June after three seasons. Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett, Chicago Fire As first reported by Deadline in April, Kyri (aka Darren Ritter) and Lockett (aka Sam Carver) departed Chicago Fire at the end of Season 13 and won't return for the show's since-announced 14th season. According to the trade, the exits are 'part of an effort to trim the budget' of the long-running series and come 'amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment's NBC series.' Camille Razat, Emily in Paris Razat, who played Emily's friend and Gabriel's ex-girlfriend Cami on the Netflix comedy, will not return to the show after four seasons as a series regular. 'After an incredible journey, I've made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris. It has been a truly wonderful experience — one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories,' Razat said in a statement provided to TVLine. 'This character has meant a lot to me, and I feel that her storyline has naturally come to an end. It felt like the right moment to explore new horizons.' Peter Krause, 9-1-1 9-1-1 fans were left heartbroken during the ABC drama's April 17 episode — the conclusion of its two-part 'Contagion' event — which ended with the death of Krause's Captain Bobby Nash. Showrunner Tim Minear told TVLine that the choice to kill off Bobby 'was entirely a creative decision on my part,' and not the result of Krause asking to leave the show. 'Look, am I crawling out on a skinny branch? Maybe,' Minear said. 'On the other hand, if the stakes are never real, if there's really no chance that any of this peril in which these characters find themselves amounts to anything, I think the show could die.' Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us Those familiar with the Last of Us video games may have seen it coming, but many fans of the HBO series adaptation did not: Pascal's Joel Miller was killed off in Episode 2 of the post-apocalyptic drama's second season, effectively ending Pascal's time on the show (though he returned for a flashback-heavy episode later in the season). It remains to be seen if Pascal will pop up in The Last of Us' third season at all. Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila, Fire Country Just as Fire Country left us with quite the season-ending cliffhanger in April — Bode watched a burning building collapse with his parents and grandfather all still inside — it was reported that original cast member Billy Burke would not be back for Season 4, as Vince. The CBS drama's executive producers won't confirm Burke's exit, lest they spoil the outcome of said cliffhanger, but showrunner Tia Napolitano explained to Deadline that 'leaning into the authenticity of the real-life heroes that our characters are playing, people die, they leave. That's a reality, there's danger in this sort of job, so we wanted to honor that and really up the stakes.' Stephanie Arcila, another original cast member, also won't return for Season 4 as a series regular, though co-creator Joan Rater said 'our plan is to bring Gabriela back at some point in a really satisfying, beautiful way for the audience who I know cares as deeply about that [Bode/Gabriela] relationship as we do.' Carra Patterson, Elsbeth With NYPD Officer Kaya Blanke joining a law enforcement task force based out of Washington, D.C. (as revealed in the May 1 episode), original cast member Carra Patterson is stepping down as a series regular for Season 3. Patterson reportedly will continue to appear on a guest-starring basis, however. '[Kaya is] not leaving the world of the show. She's just not going to be with us every day,' showrunner Jonathan Tolins has said. Patterson herself similarly said in a statement to Deadline that 'fans will find out what [Kaya has] been up to in her new role as 'Detective' next season when I come back to guest-star and play with Carrie [Preston] and Wendell [Pierce].' Octavio Pisano and Juliana Aidén Martinez, Law & Order: SVU Pisano (who has played Det. Joe Velasco since Season 23) and Martinez (who joined as Det. Kate Silva for Season 26) will not return as series regulars for Season 27 of the NBC procedural. As first reported by Deadline, it's unclear whether the actors' exits are the results of creative or financial decisions. Lester Holt, NBC Nightly News Holt, who had served as anchor of NBC Nightly News since 2015, announced in February his decision to leave that role. He signed off with the May 30 broadcast and was later replaced by NBC News veteran Tom Llamas as of June 2. Holt plans to focus more on NBC's Dateline, which he has anchored since 2011. 'After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as anchor of Nightly News,' Holt said in a statement to staffers when announcing his departure. 'It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do… I am thrilled to be able to work more closely with my enormously talented friends at Dateline as the broadcast continues to grow and attract new viewers in new places.' Ncuti Gatwa, Doctor Who Gatwa's Time Lord aka Fifteen fought off regeneration in the Season 15 finale, but eventually succumbed to the ritual — transforming into someone who looks a lot like Billie Piper's Rose, and signifying Gatwa's swan song after two Disney+ seasons. 'This journey has been one that I will never forget,' Gatwa said in a statement released with the finale, 'and a role that will be part of me forever.' Said showrunner Russell T Davies, 'What a Doctor! Thank you, Ncuti! As his final words say, this has been an absolute joy, and … everyone who has worked on this show for the past few years are so lucky to have been part of Ncuti's great adventure as he shoots off to stratospheric new heights.' Toya Turner, Chicago P.D. Not long after Turner fondly reflected on Instagram about her successful, year-ago Chicago P.D. audition, news broke that she would not be returning for Season 13 of the NBC procedural. 'My time on Chicago P.D. has come to a close,' Kiana Cook's portrayer confirmed on June 26. 'This show challenged me, sharpened me, and revealed what I'm made of. I've evolved through this experience, both as an artist and in my craft, and I'm walking away with depth, clarity, and momentum for whatever comes next.' A specific reason for Turner's departure is not known. Deadline reported that casting is underway for a new female series regular to play a 'loose cannon' ATF Task Force officer with a military background. Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, GMA3 As first announced in July, GMA3 co-anchor Eva Pilgrim will be leaving the ABC news program to succeed Deborah Norville as anchor of Inside Edition. Pilgrim will take over this fall, as the syndicated newsmagazine enters its 38th season. Additionally, our sister site Variety reports that Pilgrim's GMA3 co-host DeMarco Morgan has also left the show and ABC News. TVLine has reached out to ABC News for comment on Pilgrim and Morgan's final GMA3 airdate. Tracy Ifeachor, The Pitt TVLine exclusively reported on July 10 that Ifeachor, who starred as Dr. Heather Collins in Season 1 of the acclaimed HBO Max medical drama, is not returning for Season 2. The confirmation came one day after Ifeachor took to Instagram to say what a 'blessing' it was to be a part of the series' freshman run — while making no mention of her possible return. Dr. Collins was last seen in Episode 11 (of 15), during a tender exchange that revealed the depth of her relationship with Noah Wyle's Dr. Robby. She confided in her ex about her recent IVF journey that ended in a miscarriage earlier that day, then revealed that she got pregnant while they were dating but chose to have an abortion. After assuring Collins that he was not upset, Robby gave her the OK to clock out an hour ahead of schedule. Michael Bradway, Chicago Fire Michael Bradway, who appeared in 17 episodes of Chicago Fire between Seasons 12 and 13, will not return as Severide's half-brother Jack Damon in Season 14 of the NBC procedural. Bradway was recently cast in Prime Video's series adaptation of Carley Fortune's 2022 novel Every Summer After, and production is already underway; Chicago Fire producers are said to be open to having Bradway reprise his role, should his schedule allow it. Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move! Solve the daily Crossword
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15-07-2025
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The 10 Saddest TV Deaths of All Time, Ranked
TV shows have an amazing ability to captivate your heart and make you feel true admiration for the characters on it. That's precisely why it cuts so deep when our favorite characters have an untimely or shocking death. Here are 10 absolutely devastating TV deaths that still stick with us to this day. PS: Major spoilers ahead! Jack Pearson wasn't just a character; he was the emotional backbone of This Is Us. His unwavering love for his family and the way he carried their emotional burdens made his death nearly impossible to watch. After surviving a house fire, Jack dies unexpectedly from cardiac arrest due to smoke inhalation. The slow build-up and heartbreak in the hospital left fans reeling, and his absence was felt through every future timeline the show explored. Lexie Grey was the heart of : smart, sensitive, and deeply kind. Her growth from the shy new intern to a beloved surgeon made her death all the more heartbreaking. In the Season 8 finale, Lexie tragically dies in a plane crash, pinned beneath wreckage while Mark Sloan confesses his love for her. Fans were left anguished by the suddenness of it all, and her final moments remain one of the most painful in the show's history. Richard Gilmore's passing was especially heartbreaking because it mirrored the real-life death of actor Edward Herrmann. When returned, it handled his absence with care and respect. Watching Emily, Lorelai, and Rory each grieve him in their own way provided fans with a moving tribute, not only to a beloved character but to the actor himself. Derek's unexpected death after a car accident left fans completely shattered. Despite saving lives at the scene, he was fatally injured and denied proper treatment himself—a cruel twist of fate. Watching Meredith say goodbye, alone, to the love of her life while "Chasing Cars" played was emotionally gutting. McDreamy's death marked the end of an era and reminded fans that was never afraid to break hearts. Glenn's shocking and brutal death at the hands of Negan marked a turning point in The Walking Dead's tone. With no music, no fade-out, just the raw horror of the moment, it was a scene that haunted viewers. What made it worse? Watching Maggie, pregnant with their child, witness it all. Being one of the most peaceful and kind-hearted characters in the show, Poussey's death came as a complete shock. During a protest-turned-riot at Litchfield, she was accidentally suffocated by a guard in a chillingly realistic and raw moment that sparked a riot among inmates and outrage among viewers. Her death felt deeply personal, and the social commentary behind it only deepened the sorrow. Her memory lived on through the foundation her best friend, Taystee, later created in her honor. Cory Monteith's untimely death shook fans around the world, which made it fitting for the show to dedicate an emotional tribute episode to him. The episode, "The Quarterback" brought the characters together to mourn the loss of Finn Hudson, a kind-hearted and soulful character who was the moral center of the group. Finn's death was left ambiguous in the show, but the grief shown by the characters mirrored the real-life loss of Monteith. The blend of fiction and reality allowed viewers to process both the character's and the actor's passing, making it one of the most impactful episodes in TV history. Who knew a TV show about an anthropomorphic horse could be this gut-wrenching? BoJack Horseman follows a washed-up TV star with self-destructive tendencies, and no character reflects that pain more than Sarah Lynn. Once a child star, Sarah Lynn struggled with her identity and substance abuse for years. Her tragic downfall came to a head in the episode That's Too Much, Man!, when she overdosed during a drug-fueled bender with BoJack. The fact that BoJack waited hours before calling for help made her death even more devastating. For longtime viewers, it was a gut punch—proof that in BoJack's world, actions have consequences, and some apologies come too late. Opie's death in Sons of Anarchy was a gut-punch no fan was prepared for. Loyal to the end, Opie sacrifices himself in prison to protect his brothers, beaten to death in front of Jax. The brutal and unrelenting nature of the scene, combined with Opie's quiet acceptance, made it one of the most emotionally devastating moments in the series. His loss haunted the club—and the show—for seasons to come. Despite his ruthless demeanor, Logan Roy's sudden death in shocked everyone. A titan in the world of media, Logan seemed almost invincible—until he wasn't. His death, occurring offscreen on a plane, stripped viewers (and his children) of closure. The abruptness mirrored the chaotic nature of the Roy family dynamic and left a power vacuum that intensified the series' emotional and political unraveling. Looking for more & news? Follow us on so you never miss a thing!
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12-07-2025
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Lena Dunham Dishes on Where She Thinks the ‘Girls' Characters Would Be Now
Lena Dunham Dishes on Where She Thinks the 'Girls' Characters Would Be Now originally appeared on Parade. Actress and writer Lena Dunham is making the talk show and podcast rounds to promote her new Netflix series Too Much, loosely based on her own life with husbandLuis Felber. It marks Dunham's first major television project since Girls. The outspoken 39-year-old also gave fans insight into all things Girls—including the possibility of a revival and where she thinks the girls (and the guys) might be today. It's a hilarious take and a delightful glimpse into Dunham's wildly creative an interview with Variety, Dunham dished on where she believes the Girls characters would have landed in life. Of her own character, Hannah Horvath, she said, 'She teaches at Bard and loves raising her son. She probably has a girlfriend who's, like, a chef. And she's less obsessed with being famous. That's where I feel she would land.' Of Marnie Michaels, the character played by Get Out actress Allison Williams, Dunham offered, 'Marnie—third marriage.' She continued, referencing Jemima Kirke's character, 'Jessa is unvaccinated and lives on a boat in Croatia.' 'Shoshanna was married to, then divorced from, the mayor of New York City, and she runs an athleisure startup that's zero-waste,' Dunham quipped referencing Zosia Mamet's character Shosh. As for Hannah's ex-boyfriend Adam—expertly portrayed by Adam Driver—Dunham said, 'He's a cult theatre actor; and he's probably living in Berlin.'For Ray Ploshansky, played by Alex Karpovsky, Dunham guessed the coffee shop owner 'is still on city council and running his coffee shop—and doing better than anyone.' And it wouldn't be a Girls character roundup without Hannah's delightful buddy Elijah, played to perfection by Andrew Rannells. 'Elijah,' Dunham imagined, 'is the fourth lead on a sitcom, making a good amount of money and still looking for love in all the wrong places.' All this Girls talk has fans hoping for a reunion. Until then, Too Much—which stars Hacks funny lady Meg Stalter and The White Lotus breakout Will Sharpe—looks like the next best thing. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Lena Dunham Dishes on Where She Thinks the 'Girls' Characters Would Be Now first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Geek Girl Authority
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Why Time Travel Is the Most Dangerous Power in the Marvel Universe
Time travel is the most unpredictable, dangerous, and morally challenging force among all the powers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including telepathy, sorcery, and godlike strength. It has the power to alter whole timelines, deconstruct character arcs, and present contradictions that call into question the universe's basic logic. Fans were enthralled with the story possibilities that time travel offered in Avengers: Endgame, but it also opened a can of worms that still affects Marvel's narrative and may affect its cohesiveness in the future. Let's examine why, in spite of its brilliant storytelling, time travel is Marvel's most perilous weapon. It violates the cause-and-effect rules. By definition, time travel disrupts cause and effect, which is the cornerstone of narrative. Most stories have a chain of events. However, the rules completely change when characters have the ability to travel forward or backward in time. A sophisticated form of time travel based on multiverse theory was introduced in the MCU with Endgame, in which altering the past produces a divergent timeline rather than changing your own. In addition to avoiding the usual 'butterfly effect' problems, this allowed for an endless number of branches, each with its own reality. Until you realize that nothing is ever final, that sounds exciting. If time travel is an option, it doesn't really matter if characters die or universes collapse. The Narrative Stakes Are Undermined Time travel loses emotional impact when it is used frequently in a story. Although time travel technically made it possible, the finality of Natasha Romanoff's death on Vormir or Tony Stark's sacrifice is more poignant because they weren't undone. The danger here is obvious: as time travel becomes more accessible to characters such as Doctor Strange, Kang, or Loki, it runs the risk of depriving the audience of long-lasting consequences by making every dramatic turn seem like a decision that can be undone. Maintaining tension and emotional truth is crucial for a universe as vast as Marvel's, and time travel continuously jeopardizes that. The Loss of Agency in Characters The Time Variance Authority (TVA), an all-powerful bureaucratic body in charge of the 'holy timeline,' was first presented to us in Loki Season 1. Characters were suddenly following preset routes rather than making decisions based on their own free will. This exposes one of the MCU's most perilous concepts: what if nobody's choices matter at all? The elimination of variations by the TVA suggests a world where choice is a myth. A sobering revelation that takes away from the story's depth is that Loki, who is arguably one of the franchise's most independent characters, is informed that his mischievous actions were always intended to further a larger timeline. In this case, time travel not only complicates the plot but also runs the risk of depriving characters of their most compelling trait: free will. Paradoxes abound (and are rarely resolved). Paradoxes—logical inconsistencies that undermine the universe's internal coherence—are an inevitable part of time travel fiction. Despite the established rules that state this shouldn't be possible, Steve Rogers returns the Infinity Stones, travels back in time, and somehow finds himself reappearing as an elderly man in the timeline he left behind in Endgame. Did he invent a different reality? Did he return covertly to the main one? Marvel never gives a thorough explanation for this. The issue is that time travel leads to more plot holes the more it is used. A paradox is even embodied by Kang the Conqueror, who first appeared in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Having seen every possible future, he asserts that he is the ultimate time manipulator. But he loses. How can he fail if he is genuinely omniscient? It Allows for an Infinite Number of Villains Time travel allows for multiple iterations of the same villain, as demonstrated by the Multiverse Saga. There are now several Lokis, several Kangs, and possibly several Doctor Stranges. Creatively, this is exciting, but narratively, it is risky. For example, Kang's number, not his individuality, is what makes him dangerous. Kang exists in multiple guises, each with distinct objectives, abilities, and moral standards, in contrast to Thanos, who was a single entity. This makes it more difficult to invest in a single solution or establish an emotional connection. It also raises the question of how to defeat someone who is constantly waiting in a different timeline as a different version of himself. It Provides Justification for Deus Ex Machina Moments Time travel can be used as a way to escape punishment. Instead of defeating Thanos in Infinity War, the Avengers reversed his victory by going back in time. Once, this is convincing. However, it turns into a lazy storytelling gimmick if used excessively. When you can just go back in time, why work harder in your training, think more clearly, or make more sacrifices? It's comparable to triggering 500 bonus spins in a high-stakes game right when the odds appear to be against you. Even though you might win big, you've altered the rules in the middle of the game. And that undermines victories and breaks immersion in storytelling. The most pernicious threat posed by time travel may not be cosmic in nature, but rather moral. Should you alter the past when you can? Knowing that stopping Hydra's infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. would alter the character of some heroes, would you go back and do it? If saving Tony Stark's parents meant erasing significant moments in Steve Rogers' storyline, would you do it? The terrible consequences of attempting to alter alternate timelines are depicted in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In one universe, Wanda mourns her lost children and weeps through others to reunite with them. Driven by trauma rather than justice, time travel and multiversal manipulation turn into instruments of selfishness. This is similar to real-life temptation in that the moral distinction between chance and manipulation becomes hazy when unlimited tries are offered, such as ' 500 free spins ' in a gaming context. This blurring puts the multiverse itself and its characters in jeopardy in the MCU. Conclusion: Unrestricted Power It is not because time travel is intrinsically evil that it is the most perilous power in the Marvel Universe. The reason for this is that it lacks inherent boundaries. You can match strength. It is possible to counteract magic. However, time? It is difficult to straighten once bent. Even the most loyal fans become perplexed, character arcs are diminished, and narrative coherence is broken. Time travel can enhance a story when used carefully. However, as a fundamental component of the MCU's Phase Four and beyond, it increasingly jeopardizes the clarity of the narrative and emotional investment. Stakes only matter if certain things are still impossible in a universe where anything is possible. The allure of time travel—the possibility that everything can be reversed, rewritten, or avoided—is what makes it dangerous. Furthermore, progress in fiction, as in real life, entails facing rather than avoiding consequences. 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Washington Post
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Nintendo's Switch 2 soups up the graphics, but does it deliver the games?
WASHINGTON — I'm cruising around Bowser's Castle with my old pal Toad. It's not exactly relaxing, what with all the lava pits and banana peels and turtle shells littering the road. Add 23 other characters — is that a cow driving? — who are trying to get to the finish line first, and it's chaos.
