7) Pop
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Despite only appearing in two episodes, Pop makes a big impression in the show. From the opening moments, where he is set up as Luke’s only confidant and friend, it is clear that Pop will do an Uncle Ben. He’s going to have to bite the bullet so that Luke can start his hero’s journey.
[zergpaid]Sure enough, he’s killed by Cottonmouth’s goons in episode two, but it’s no less impactful for being obvious. Not only does Luke lose the one person who gave him safe haven, but also his final connection to his late wife Reva is severed. Interestingly, Pop is similarly responsible for creating Cottonmouth – punching out his teeth when he himself was a young thug, thereby giving Cornell Stokes his nickname.