Warning: This story contains spoilers from season six of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale are bidding farewell to more than just the series.
In the ongoing struggle of June (Elisabeth Moss) against the Republic of Gilead as the leader of Mayday resistance, her long-term companion, Commander Nick Blaine (Max Minghella), began his last mission in the second to last episode.
In the May 20th episode, Commander Joseph Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) secretly placed a bomb aboard an exclusive commander’s aircraft with the intention of eliminating Gilead’s most influential male leaders from afar once the plane was airborne. However, he was required to board the plane himself by Commander Gabriel Wharton (Josh Charles), with Nick unexpectedly joining them as a last-minute passenger.
Nick informed Joseph, a member of the resistance, that June had advised him to abandon everything. In response, as they were fastening their seatbelts, Joseph said, “It seems you ought to heed her advice.
To me, Max, who earlier thwarted the rebellion’s attempt on a Jezabel’s brothel frequented by high-ranking commanders, found Nick’s ending particularly moving.
He told The Hollywood Reporter during their shared interview with the cast, published on May 19, that he felt like a more down-to-earth version of Nick. What particularly struck him was how different it turned out compared to his initial expectations.
Max, aged 39, pondered over Nick revealing June’s scheme earlier in the season. He felt his character hadn’t foreseen the outcomes from that discussion, and likely wouldn’t have provided those responses if he had understood the repercussions ahead of time.
As a devoted follower of events, I can say that although I witnessed June’s father-in-law, Nick, meet his end high above us, my perspective is that Nick wasn’t the man who won June’s heart. This conviction stems particularly from the tragedies linked to the coup.
Although she deeply grieves for the man she once loved, her sorrow cannot overshadow the sorrow she feels for the women who lost their lives at Jezebel’s. Still, there is a layer of pain present. I won’t deny that seeing him at the wedding and June being unaware of his fate was complicated.
Even though Nick has his shortcomings, Elizabeth, aged 42, thought that “given another opportunity, he would’ve made the right decision.
As June mourns the deaths of Nick and Joseph, read on for more shocking character exits.
As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t help but feel the chill of foreboding when Pedro Pascal’s Joel Miller’s days seemed to be dwindling, given that his gruesome demise in 2025 mirrored his on-screen fate in “The Last of Us Part II,” a video game from 2020. The moment his character was impaled so mercilessly still leaves me in shock, even now, revisiting season two of “The Last of Us.
Meanwhile, Pascal, who met an onscreen demise in both ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, accepted his frequent death role with humor. He told Entertainment Weekly, “I die a lot… I enjoy it.
Following what he referred to as “one exhilarating journey,” Peter Krause formally concluded his portrayal of Bobby Nash, the Los Angeles Fire Department captain on 9-1-1, in an episode of the dramatic series that aired on April 2025.
In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Krause stated, “Bobby Nash was crafted with selflessness and designed for this purpose.” “Just like real-life first responders who put their lives on the line for us, his character’s journey pays tribute to them.
Tim Minear admitted to Variety that the unexpected death of the troubled yet cherished firefighter was a subject of much discussion, but after eight years, he felt it was necessary for creating compelling future narratives with real consequences, “if we are to have any chance at crafting stories moving forward with genuine tension, someone had to perish.
Prior to the start of the third season for “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Renee Rapp has shared that she will no longer be part of the Max series.
She shared on social media in July 2023, “College friends took me to LA and connected me with some of my dearest acquaintances.” After two and a half years, they have brought me this group of people and this community into my life.
The co-creator of the show, Mindy Kaling, additionally verified Rapp’s departure, expressing her affection for him by saying, “We adore @reneerapp so much and will surely miss Leighton Murray!” On Instagram Stories, she also hinted at Rapp’s flourishing music career, adding, “We can’t wait to catch our friend on tour!!!
Over a year ago, there were whispers that Kevin Costner was leaving the successful Paramount drama after four and a half seasons. However, it wasn’t until June 2024 that he officially announced his decision not to return for the series’ fifth and last season.
After spending 19 years as Meredith Grey, Ellen Pompeo bid farewell to her role as a regular cast member on ABC’s drama series in February 2023, marking her final scrub-in.
On The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2022, Pompeo shared that she felt the need for a change, as she expressed, “I need to shake things up a bit.” At age 53, she finds her mind similar to scrambled eggs and craves doing something fresh. She can’t keep solving the New York Times crossword puzzle daily.
In a recent update, “Henry Cavill,” who played prominent roles in “Batman vs. Superman,” announced his departure from the Netflix fantasy series after its third season. It’s been confirmed that “Liam Hemsworth” will take over the role of Geralt for season four, with speculation that he may continue in this role for subsequent seasons as well.
In an Instagram post from October 2022, Cavill expressed that his experience as Geralt of Rivia has been a blend of monstrous encounters and thrilling adventures. Unfortunately, he announced that he will relinquish the medallion and sheathe his swords at the end of Season 4.
As a devoted admirer, I took off my badge in 2022, bidding farewell to the cherished character of Detective Jay Halstead that I played for ten thrilling seasons.
Or more informally:
I hung up my badge in 2022, saying goodbye to my beloved character Detective Jay Halstead after 10 action-packed seasons.
In a statement following his last appearance on the NBC procedural on October 5, Soffer expressed that crafting this hour-long drama each week has been an act of love from everyone involved, and he will forever cherish his time portraying Detective Jay Halstead.
After five seasons, Damian Lewis departed Showtime’s Billions in Oct. 2021.
It became known in August 2021 that Emily VanCamp had permanently put away her medical stethoscope, having left the series The Resident on Fox.
Following three captivating seasons as Macy, the eldest sister on the reboot of “Charmed”, Madeleine Mantock expressed her departure before season four in 2021. In a statement, she gratefully referred to her time on the show as an “immense privilege,” expressing her pleasure at having collaborated with talented producers, creatives, cast, and crew.
As a die-hard fan, it’s heartbreaking to admit that my beloved character, Elizabeth Keen, will never uncover the truth about Raymond Reddington’s true identity. Megan Boone, who played me so brilliantly, decided to part ways with NBC’s The Blacklist at the end of season eight. Tragically, her character met an untimely end before she could lay eyes on the letter that would have finally revealed all the secrets. Boone herself, in a 2021 Instagram post, termed the entire experience as “a dream.
In the second season of Bridgerton, there was a lack of one duke, specifically Rege-Jean Page. The charismatic actor who captivated millions with Netflix’s smash hit drama became the talk of the town. However, hearts were left yearning when it was revealed that he wouldn’t be part of the second season in 2021.
In his conversation with Vanity Fair, he clarified that he had initially taken on a task, completed it, and then proceeded to do some additional tasks. Essentially, that’s the gist of the tale. He lamented that it wasn’t as glamorous as one might imagine.
Ruby Rose first appeared in the Arrowverse crossover in 2018 and later starred as Kate Kane (a.k.a. Batwoman) in one season of the CW drama, becoming the first lesbian superhero to headline a show with her character coming out on TV. However, she announced her departure from the role two days after the season finale in 2020. The part was subsequently filled by Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder, a new character who will take charge of the Batcave in season two.
Later on in season two, Kate got a bit of a face swap and returned played by Wallis Day.
America Ferrera opted to depart from Superstore at the conclusion of its fifth season in 2020, which left Cloud 9 without a manager and the series without its main character. However, due to the pandemic, she appeared in the first two episodes of season six. When it was decided that season six would be the final one, she returned for the series finale to ensure Amy and Jonah (Ben Feldman) received a happy ending.
As a dedicated follower of “The Magicians” series on Syfy, I recall that in the 2019 season finale of the fourth series, my beloved character Quentin, portrayed by Jason Ralph, embarked on a mission to rescue Eliot (Hale Appleman). Despite successfully completing his quest, he made the ultimate sacrifice. It’s worth noting that this magical show does indeed feature characters who meet untimely ends—as its title suggests. Regrettably, despite this, Jason Ralph did not reprise his role for the fifth and final season of our cherished series.
Ahead of the final season, Arrow‘s Emily Bett Rickards announced her exit in a poem of sorts.
She wrote, “Felicity and I are extremely close, but after the first to the seventh, we’ll have to bid farewell to you.
She did, however, return for a guest appearance in the show’s 2020 series finale.
In 2018, Lauren Cohan said goodbye to The Walking Dead after lengthy contract discussions. She was present in a few episodes of season nine, but following a significant time leap, her character Maggie Greene vanished without a trace. There were expectations that she might reappear in some form for season 10, and when her series Whiskey Cavalier on ABC was terminated, those hopes materialized. Cohan made a triumphant comeback in the 16th episode of this season, which aired in October 2020.
Immediately following the departures of Cohan and Andrew Lincoln from the zombie drama, Gurira also announced her exit. Having joined the AMC series in season three as the character Michonne, armed with a katana, she appeared for the last time in an episode that aired in March 2020.
In the first season, Nicollette Sheridan was a regular cast member, and from the second series onwards, she played the legendary character Alexis Carrington. However, in 2019, before the start of season three, she chose to step away from the CW reboot to be with her ailing mother.
George Eads departed from the CBS remake during 2019, around halfway through season three. At that point, he voiced his wish to step down in order to dedicate more attention to his loved ones.
The TV show “Lethal Weapon” featuring Fox has had its fair share of cast departures. Actor Clayne Crawford was let go from the series following the second season, while his co-star Damon Wayans announced in October 2018 that he would be leaving the popular drama after completing a 13-episode third season. “I’m planning to quit the show in December when we finish the initial 13 episodes,” said Wayans. “I’m a 58-year-old diabetic, and I’m working 16-hour days… It seems Murtaugh is saying I’ve had enough!
As a die-hard fan, I was eagerly awaiting news about the continuation of our beloved series, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be. The show came to an abrupt end after the gripping finale of season three, leaving us all in a state of mourning for more adventures.
During the ninth season of “Shameless”, Cameron Monaghan’s character was sent to prison. In real life, Monaghan had decided it was time to pursue other projects after spending nine years on the show. However, in an unexpected turn of events for television, he agreed to come back for season 10 and could be seen again when the series returned for its 11th and final season in December 2020.
After nine seasons as Fiona Gallagher, Emmy Rossum announced plans to leave Shameless in 2018.
In a statement, executive producer John Wells noted that Emmy Rossum will always be a cherished member of the Shameless family. Her exceptional performance as Fiona, leadership behind the scenes, and direction of multiple episodes have significantly contributed to the show’s success. They are currently working diligently on a fitting season nine finale for Shameless, aiming to provide a Gallagher-worthy farewell for Fiona that acknowledges Emmy’s outstanding work. Leaving the show is always a bittersweet moment, but the door will always be open for Fiona to revisit or move back in. John looks forward to exploring more tales of this unpredictable family on Shameless and everyone involved will miss Emmy and her remarkable portrayal of Fiona.
Chelsea Peretti initially featured in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” when it first aired on NBC, but she didn’t stay until the end of its run. In 2018, the actress shared her intentions to depart from the sitcom via a series of tweets. However, she hinted at her possible return. Interestingly, her farewell message was inspired by Emma Rossum’s departure letter from “Shameless.” Peretti gave birth to a son with husband Jordan Peele in 2017. Consequently, her character took maternity leave and missed several episodes during season five.
Lincoln departed from the grime, strain, and chaos of the zombie apocalypse in ‘The Walking Dead’ during its ninth season. At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2018, he expressed, “This team has been an exceptional stand-in for a family I could only dream of having. However, I have a genuine family waiting for me, and it is now time for me to return home.
Following a span of 15 years, Pauley Perrette chose to put aside her lab coat and depart from NCIS in the year 2018. She stated, “I have such faith in God and the universe, and it all of a sudden became incredibly clear that now was the right moment.” After careful consideration, she opted to reveal this change herself on Twitter, as she didn’t want the news to be sensationalized. Abby’s departure, she emphasized, is more than just a typical TV plot twist.
Willa Holland, a founding cast member on The CW’s Arrow, was planning to leave the series for some time according to showrunner Marc Guggenheim in 2018. Holland requested a reduction in her episode appearances and a scripted exit during season six. Interestingly enough, this departure coincided with the return of Roy, Thea’s boyfriend played by Colton Haynes. As a result, they embarked on a journey to eliminate the dangerous Lazarus Pits that Thea’s father had discovered, riding off into the sunset together.
Actress Grace Park, well known for her role on Battlestar Galactica, departed the television series Hawaii Five-0 before its eighth season in 2017. She and fellow cast member Daniel Dae Kim parted ways following unsuccessful negotiations to achieve equal pay with their other cast members.
Later on, Park expressed gratitude for the valuable lessons experienced, yet asserted the decisions made were in line with personal integrity, as reported to Entertainment Weekly. “I acknowledge that everyone is striving hard, and each individual brings their unique perspective based on their own upbringing,” Park added.
As a die-hard fan, it’s hard for me not to feel a pang every time I think about Park leaving the CBS drama between seasons seven and eight. In a heartfelt Facebook post, he himself admitted that parting ways was a tough decision, and he even made himself open to rejoining the cast. However, despite my hopes and his willingness, CBS and I couldn’t reach an agreement on a fresh contract for him to return.
The fourth season finale of the NBC drama saw Sophia Bush’s character considering a job offer from the FBI in New York, effectively leaving Chicago, the show’s title city. In December 2018, the actress revealed that she departed the series due to long-term, abusive treatment.
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