Yes, I know they are unimportant in the grand scheme of things and that disposing of them isn't the end of the world. Doesn't mean I have to enjoy watching characters, even minor ones, that I like getting slaughtered. My original reply was meant to be an over-the-top lament whining about a fairly trivial issue that bummed me out, not any real criticism of the show.

(Though I still think Rattleshirt's death was ridiculous and nonsensical. Tormund already had his work cut out for him convincing the other Wildling leaders to work with the Night's Watch. Bludgeoning one of them to death in cold blood after he rudely but understandably expressed disbelief and contempt at the idea of teaming up with their hated enemies doesn't seem like the kind of action that would immediately make the other leaders want to listen to him. But it's a minor gripe...it just bugged me because I thought Rattleshirt was kinda cool).

They must have, because I saw him on the preview for next week's episode