Game of Thrones: Prince Oberyn Martell The Red Viper dies shocking death at the hands of The Mountain

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Worse than the Red Wedding? Worse than Froch v Groves? Worse than Ben Affleck being cast in Batman?

Yes, the ending of tonight's episode of Game of Thrones was traumatic alright. Not just because of the blood-curdlingly horrific way in which Prince Oberyn Martell, aka the Red Viper, met his end (thumbs in the eyes, head crushed like a melon). Not just because a character so many fans had come to love died. But also because it didn't have to happen...

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Incredibly, the Viper had been winning this duel with the man they call the Mountain. Out-manoeuvring him, drawing first (and second and third) blood in a show of kick-ass martial arts, and finally about to have his long dreamt-of revenge for the rape and murder of his sister.

But then he got sloppy. And suddenly the tables were turned – and we were all left needing therapy...

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Imagine if froch vs Groves ended like that #GameOfThrones

— Richard Moyes (@richmoyes) June 2, 2014

I haven't been this upset since Ben Affleck was cast as the new Batman #GameOfThrones

— Andrew Dawson (@Viveladaws) June 2, 2014

I AM NOT OK. THIS WILL NEVER BE OK #gameofthrones

— Ellie (@elliemiles3) June 2, 2014

The one silver lining to the whole horrible experience? Turns out the Viper and the Mountain actually get on a lot better in real life...

Sweet dreams everyone...