10 Dumbest Ways Supposedly Badass TV Characters Died
8. David Palmer Is Sniped During The Opening Credits - 24
Of all the supporting players from the first four seasons of 24, none were as cool as President/Senator David Palmer. The man was so dam likeable fans of the show even backed him as their candidate for the presidency in real life (although only chosen from a list of fictional Presidents).
Palmer cut a dignified figure throughout his time on the show despite having to deal with his fair share of problems. His presence was enourmous, which is what made it all the more shocking when he was killed in the opening credits of the fifth season of 24.
Killing off a character in the opening to your season is always a bold decision. Whilst Palmer's death was critical in driving forward the plot of the new season, it didn't really offer much more than shock value beyond that.
A character as cool and as popular as Palmer deserved more than being sniped in the opening minutes of 24. His death did not serve as a fitting conclusion to the charcaters time on the show, and seems like a dumb decision in hindsight.