Here are a few shows that have found ways to bring back a beloved character.
Lexa,The 100
Clexa fans know exactly what we’re talking about.
Ultimately, her ability to see him would be her clue that she had a brain tumor.

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But that didnt stop the show from letting the two of them get, um,physical.
Thankfully, the show didnt end without giving us one more visit from Will.
Ill love you forever, said Alicia to Will in her mind palace.

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He replied, Im okay with that.
And so are we.
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Marissa,The O.C.

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Her death put an abrupt end to the central love story between Deacon (Charles Esten) and Rayna.
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Alex,Roswell
Why does life have to be so wrong?
Why does everything have to be a lie?

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As Clay (Dylan Minnette) dealt with her death, he started to have visions of her.
Reverse Flash, from existence.
Rick Cosnett returned to the show in season 2 when Barry traveled back in time.

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But Callies returned though in voice only just two episodes later, haunting Rick through phantom phone calls.
After all, there are no smoke monsters in that peaceful, purgatory-esque place.Shirley Li

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