Lt. Henry Blake served as 4077's commanding officer in the first three seasons of MASH, but was later killed for one very tragic reason.
The reason for Lt. Henry Blake's tragic death in the MASH season 3 finale summarizes the show's core message about wars. Played by McLean Stevenson, Blake was 4077's commanding officer during the groundbreaking dramedy's first several years. While not as respected or capable as Col. Sherman Potter, Blake was a fair and good-hearted doctor who was liked by his subordinates despite his inadequacies.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Given the nature of MASH, injuries, deaths, and other tragedies were normal plot lines. In fact, the medical show leaned on it frequently, having its best moments when it doesn't shy away from these difficult topics. In fact, being able to balance silly humor with the horrors of the war is arguably what made MASH one of the most popular shows ever.
Admittedly, it was a tragic way to write out the character, heavier than Wayne Rogers' John Trapper's MASH departure. The show received countless fan complaints about Blake's final fate, but the creators stood by their decision, and they were right to do so, as it re-emphasizes the ugly truth about war. Despite the show's comedy, it inherently deals with a serious matter, with its storytelling used to antagonize the controversial Vietnam War .
Blake’s Death Was A Turning Point For MASH Henry Blake's death in MASH was a critical moment for the show for a couple of reasons. For starters, he was the first main character to leave the series, followed by Trapper and Frank Burns. More than kick-starting a series of big MASH exits, however, Blake's death almost served as a litmus test for viewers' response to the show leaning on a more realistic depiction of war.
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