ABOUT THIS EPISODE
It's time to revisit tropes, this time through the lens of genre. From fantasy quests and locked-room mysteries to haunted houses, starships, love triangles, and historical epics, we explore the recurring plots and conventions that define the stories we love. Why do these tropes appear again and again? Do genres create tropes, or do tropes create genres? And when does following the formula strengthen a story instead of holding it back?
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