<P> Robert Kirkman said Shane 's death was planned for the TV Series adaptation `` before the first episode of season one was shot . '' `` Frank Darabont had actually planned to do it at the end of the first season before he knew that the first season was going to be six episodes . Once the show was given a six - episode order it was decided that we would hold Shane 's death for the second season . But from the very first day of planning the second season it was mapped out that Shane would be kicking the bucket at the end of this season . '' Bernthal said he liked playing a role he knew would end early because it allowed him to craft a full story arc from beginning to end and `` really show the colors '' of the character . </P>
<P> Robert Kirkman said Shane 's death was planned for the TV Series adaptation `` before the first episode of season one was shot . '' `` Frank Darabont had actually planned to do it at the end of the first season before he knew that the first season was going to be six episodes . Once the show was given a six - episode order it was decided that we would hold Shane 's death for the second season . But from the very first day of planning the second season it was mapped out that Shane would be kicking the bucket at the end of this season . '' Bernthal said he liked playing a role he knew would end early because it allowed him to craft a full story arc from beginning to end and `` really show the colors '' of the character . </P>
when did shane die in the walking dead
when did shane die in the walking dead
second season
second season