Fan Backlash Forces TV Shows to Revive These Characters—Here’s How!
TV shows sometimes change their minds about killing off characters, resulting in surprising returns. This has happened on several popular series.
John Goodman in Roseanne
Roseanne, a sitcom from ABC, originally killed off John Goodman's character Dan Conner but later reversed the decision for the 2018 revival. The initial death was explained away as part of a dream sequence.
Kim Dickens in Fear the Walking Dead
Kim Dickens was initially written out of Fear the Walking Dead when her character Madison was killed. However, she returned to the series four years later due to fan support and narrative developments.
Gates McFadden in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gates McFadden played Dr. Beverly Crusher in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but was replaced by Diana Muldaur in season two. Due to fan demand, McFadden returned as Crusher in season three.
Patrick Duffy in Dallas
Dallas's Bobby Ewing, played by Patrick Duffy, was killed off from the show but brought back after fan backlash. His death was revealed to be just a dream.
Tom Selleck in Magnum P.I.
The main character of Magnum P.I., played by Tom Selleck, was supposed to die at the end of season seven. Instead, his character lived on into the eighth and final season due to story adjustments.
