Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings series is remembered as one of the best movie trilogies of all time. Following the words of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterful work, Jackson created a world that enthralled worldwide audiences, rich in detail, history, culture, and magic. But it is the powerful and fascinating characters who make all the difference, with each of them being so unique. Not all of them are human, and some don't even communicate the way humans do, but they still add their own contribution to the bigger picture.

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Unfortunately, many characters--both good and evil--fall before the Fellowship can reach the true ending of their quest. Some deaths are necessary or mark a significant turning point in the story. It would have still been nice to see these particular characters survive.

10 Boromir Should Have Gotten The Chance To Reunite With His People

Borormir pierced by three arrows in Fellowship of the Ring

Boromir's death is most likely among the most memorable ones in the movie. Some fans joke that it wasn't very surprising, considering that actor Sean Bean is often cast as a character who is going to die. Even so, the fate of the heir of Gondor still leaves heavy echoes. Boromir is heavily influenced by the One Ring, to the point that he attacks Frodo.

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But after Frodo runs away, he regains his wits and realizes what he has done. He sacrifices his life to defend Merry and Pippin, and even swears fealty to Aragorn with his last breath. His death is plot-significant and influences many of the subsequent events, but one cannot help but wish Boromir had gotten the chance to reunite with his people.

9 Saruman Wasn't Done Unleashing Havoc

Saruman looking over his forces in Lord of the Rings.

The powerful White Wizard, Saruman, is the main antagonist of the second movie, The Two Towers. He joins forces with Sauron and attacks Rohan. Throughout this time, the king of the Rohirrim, Theoden, is poisoned and cursed, held under Saruman's power with the assistance of Theoden's advisor Grima Wormtongue.

Saruman gathers a large army of Uruk-hai, but he fails to accomplish his plans. With the help of Gandalf, Aragorn, and his nephew Eomer, Theoden drives out Saruman's army during the Battle of Helm's Deep. In the aftermath, Saruman's lands are left unprotected and vulnerable to the attack of the angry ents from Fangorn Forest. Saruman dies when he is stabbed by Grima Wormtongue and he falls from the top of his tower. The scene only shows up in the extended cut of the movies, and it's notable that in the books, Saruman continues wreaking havoc, this time targeting the Shire.

8 Grima Wormtongue Could Have Proven He Was More Dangerous

Grima Wormtongue in The Two Towers

After Theoden recovers from his curse, Grima Wormtongue is cast aside, and he takes refuge at Isengard, with Saruman. When Gandalf, Theoden, and the members of the Fellowship make their way there, Theoden attempts to give Grima another chance. Saruman insults both Grima and the Rohirrim, leading Grima to have an unexpected outburst and stab Saruman in the back.

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Legolas shoots him in a vain attempt to preserve Saruman's life. Like Saruman, Grima is also involved in the Scouring of the Shire incident, in the books. If he had lived, he could have truly proven just how much of a threat he could be.

7 Durin's Bane Could Have Played A Bigger Role

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Durin's Bane, the Balrog that attacks and destroys the dwarves of Moria, is killed by Gandalf the Grey after the two both plunge into the abyss. For such a terrifying demon, he doesn't play a huge role in the events of the series. If he had survived or made a comeback in some way, he could have displayed his power better.

6 Theodred's Only Role In The Series Is To Die

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At the beginning of The Two Towers, Theoden's son, Theodred, is heavily injured during a battle with a group of orcs. The battle itself is never actually shown, and he is still alive when brought back to Edoras. His recovery is hindered by Grima, and he dies off-screen.

Interestingly enough, in the books, Theodred is already dead by the time the story takes place, the battle that claimed his life happening much sooner. The modification adds a lot to Theoden and Eowyn's character arcs. But considering the already existing change, there may have been a better use for the character.

5 Theoden Should Have Witnessed The True End Of Sauron

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King Theoden of Rohan recovers from his curse with Gandalf's help, only to find his son dead and his country almost at the brink of being subjugated by Saruman. He temporarily loses hope during the terrible battle at Helm's Deep, but in the end, makes a stand with Aragorn and his remaining forces.

The Rohirrim receive reinforcements, leading to their victory.  When Gondor calls for aid, the king of Rohan answers, and the forces of Men face the hordes of Sauron together. King Theoden dies nobly in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields after he confronts the Witch-King of Angmar. Eomer goes on to be the next king of Rohan, but it would have been nice if Theoden could have seen that his son was truly avenged and the forces of evil were truly defeated.

4 Haldir's Death From Helm's Deep Is A Movie Addition

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During the Battle of Helm's Deep, the forces of Rohan are truly outnumbered. They receive unexpected aid from the elves of Lothlorien, led by Haldir. In the confrontation that follows, Haldir and many of his men die in the battle against the Uruk-hai.

Haldir doesn't die in Tolkien's books, and there are no elves at Helm's Deep. However, the scene is strongly symbolic, as it points out the imminent disappearance of the elves from Middle Earth. Haldir could have easily survived the War of the Ring, if not for this added plot twist.

3 Faramir's Men Rode To Their Deaths For Nothing

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In every war, there are countless soldiers and countless faceless victims. The War of the Ring is no different. One of the saddest, most poignant scenes in the movies displays Boromir's brother, Faramir, charging at Osgiliath with his men. His father Denethor commands him to retake the conquered city, and Faramir has no choice but to obey despite knowing that merely making the attempt is suicide. Faramir manages to narrowly survive the attack, but his soldiers aren't so lucky. They are killed by the orc armies occupying Osgiliath.

2 Smeagol Is One Of The Ring's Victims

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Throughout its long existence, the Ring makes many victims. Among the most notable ones is Smeagol. Originally a Stoorish hobbit, Smeagol is on a fishing trip with his cousin Deagol, when Deagol finds a golden ring. Unbeknownst to the two, the ring has been lying in the water for some time, after having abandoned King Isildur, to his death. Smeagol attacks his cousin and kills him, immediately craving the ring. Completely overpowered by its corruption, he becomes the creature Gollum. His life span dramatically increases and his mind shatters.

Gollum loses the One Ring to Bilbo Baggins during Bilbo's own adventures with the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain, but he never stops yearning for it. He pursues the Fellowship, and later, Sam and Frodo during the quest to destroy the Ring. In the end, it is Gollum who leads to the mission's success, as he takes the Ring from Frodo just as the hobbit reaches the last remnants of his strength. Gollum falls into Mount Doom with the Ring. It is, in a way, a form of mercy, as he had already been through too long of an existence. It would have been a good thing, though, if Smeagol could have found salvation in some other way.

1 Frodo Baggins Doesn't Quite Make It Out Of The Quest

Frodo smiles before sailing to the Undying Lands at the End of The Lord of the Rings

While Frodo technically survives his mission, it has long been speculated that his final departure to the Undying Lands is a metaphor for death. He is simply too scarred to recover, and a part of him dies in the fires of Mount Doom. It's not quite the same, but Frodo still deserved a better fate in the Shire he fought so hard to protect.

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