Static Media Over the past several years, the level of graphic violence permitted on television has been raised considerably from what was traditionally permissible in the medium. This surge has been driven by premium cable networks and streaming platforms, which often feature fewer content restrictions than their broadcast television counterparts. But recently, even network television shows have upped the gratuitous brutality on screen to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This heightened viciousness is especially apparent in death scenes, sometimes veering into emotionally devastating and sadistically shocking territory. With that in mind, we're focusing on the most intense...