[spoilers] Too many deaths?

[JHyde]

This thread is to discuss the issue of killing off main characters. Spoilers tags are not necessary when talking about deaths that have already occurred, as of the most recent episode aired in the UK on *BBC1.* You do need to use them when referring to confirmed spoilers for future episodes.

There's been speculation on the forum that Jo's death might be a bridge too far for the writers and the show, especially if another follows.

So: have we seen too many main characters killed? Is it time to slow the slaughter?

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Here are some thoughts I've pulled from the Episode 3 discussion thread, which inspired this new thread.

Rudegirl1111 said:

"I can't believe they keep killing off characters. I mean they get the audience to really like a certain character then kill them off.

However, as long as the good storylines keep up i won't complain. (too much anyway)"

Roz Quinn replied:

"No, I disagree. I mean, I think that the fact that spooks aren't afraid to kill off the main character is what makes it stand out from most of BBC production.
I mean, in reality, the main guy wouldn't live through impossible odds; he wouldn't be near immortal. And just because we get to know the people in spooks, doesn't make them any less indestructable.
Lots of people get shot or blown up every episode and because we don't know them, we don't give them a passing thought.

Personally, if they stopped killing off the main characters, I would be sincerely disappointed. Everything on the BBC is going downhill except for Spooks. They're wavering with the whole Christine/Tom - Sarah/Lucas thing, but hopefully they'll pull through".

HellsBells weighed in with:

"I agree with you Rudegirl1111, I think they kill off too many main characters. I only just started to like Jo and thought it would be good to see her and Ruth together more."