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1. 1Oh, Crap!The moment at which a character realizes that something really, really bad is about to happen.13 of 18 loved · 7.8 avgInDexter: ResurrectionNo write-up for this title.
2. 2Exact WordsWhen the exact wording of a rule, promise, prophecy, etc.7 of 7 loved · 8.4 avgInPluribusNo write-up for this title.
3. 3Contrived CoincidenceContrived Coincidence describes a highly improbable occurrence in a story which is required by the plot, but which has absolutely no outward justification — not so much as a character saying There Are No Coincidences.9 of 11 loved · 8.1 avgInBreaking BadNo write-up for this title.
4. 4Pet the DogShowing the villain (or Anti-Hero) engaging in a moment of kindness, especially towards someone who can't repay them, as a way to humanize or soften them.10 of 13 loved · 8.2 avg
5. 5Creator CameoOne popular form of The Cameo is to have a franchise's creator, or a film's director or producer, appear in the franchise itself.6 of 6 loved · 8.8 avg
6. 6Does This Remind You of Anything?Any situation which is made, sometimes for comic effect, sometimes for dramatic effect, to look like another situation — not in the sense that it is mistaken for that other situation by any of the characters, just in the sense that we the audience see the resemblance; the characters do not.6 of 6 loved · 8.5 avg
7. 7Fatal FlawHeroes have a Fatal Flaw which they wrestle with on a consistent basis.6 of 6 loved · 8.5 avg
8. 8Shout-OutA Shout-Out is an element in a piece of media — a name, line of dialogue, prop, etc.14 of 23 loved · 7.6 avg
9. 9No Good Deed Goes UnpunishedWe all know that karma can be a harsh but fair bitch, but sometimes it's just a total bitch.7 of 8 loved · 8.3 avg
10. 10Cassandra TruthSometimes people just won't believe you.9 of 12 loved · 8.0 avg
11. 11My God, What Have I Done?9 of 12 loved · 7.8 avg
12. 12Alliterative Name5 of 5 loved · 8.8 avg
13. 13Artistic License – Geography5 of 5 loved · 8.6 avg
14. 14Artistic License – Law5 of 5 loved · 8.4 avg
15. 15Earn Your Happy Ending5 of 5 loved · 8.6 avg
16. 16Make It Look Like an Accident5 of 5 loved · 8.0 avg
17. 17Meaningful Echo5 of 5 loved · 8.8 avg
18. 18Rule of Symbolism5 of 5 loved · 8.6 avg
19. 19Screw This, I'm Outta Here!5 of 5 loved · 8.2 avg
20. 20The Bus Came Back5 of 5 loved · 8.2 avg
21. 21Chekhov's Gun14 of 25 loved · 7.3 avg
22. 22Anyone Can Die6 of 7 loved · 8.4 avg
23. 23Big "NO!"6 of 7 loved · 8.1 avg
24. 24Bullying a Dragon6 of 7 loved · 7.7 avg
25. 25Butt-Monkey6 of 7 loved · 8.3 avg
26. 26Cool Car6 of 7 loved · 8.3 avg
27. 27Surprisingly Realistic Outcome6 of 7 loved · 8.3 avg
28. 28The Cartel6 of 7 loved · 8.4 avg
29. 29Villain Protagonist6 of 7 loved · 8.7 avg
30. 30Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!7 of 9 loved · 7.9 avg
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