Nerd Hacker who could crack into NORAD in less than 12 keystrokes
The wise, seasoned cop who gets killed two days from retirement.
The villain who unerringly kidnaps the hero’s girlfriend/wife/family member, even though he doesn’t know of their relationship
Genius Serial Killer Who Plays Cat and Mouse with the Police
Poor, misunderstood child with a hidden Important Destiny
Beloved and trusted mentor who turns out to be working with the bad guys
Beloved and trusted mentor who dies tragically/heroically just before the hero must fight The Big Bad.
Villain who redeems him- or herself with one good/selfless act, usually resulting in own death.
Small-time lawyer who must rise to the occasions and represent a poor, oppressed innocent in courtroom where odds are stacked against him
Wise black domestic who worships the white child/ren in her care
Alcoholic, chain-smoking, detective who lives alone in some crappy apartment with nosy and noisy neighbours, and has nothing in the fridge but a bottle of booze and some mustard. He’s recently divorced due to an infidelity, has disciplinary problems on the job, and his long-time partner was recently killed.
Nerd Hacker who could crack into NORAD in less than 12 keystrokes
The wise, seasoned cop who gets killed two days from retirement.
The villain who unerringly kidnaps the hero’s girlfriend/wife/family member, even though he doesn’t know of their relationship
Genius Serial Killer Who Plays Cat and Mouse with the Police
Poor, misunderstood child with a hidden Important Destiny
Beloved and trusted mentor who turns out to be working with the bad guys
Beloved and trusted mentor who dies tragically/heroically just before the hero must fight The Big Bad.
Villain who redeems him- or herself with one good/selfless act, usually resulting in own death.
Small-time lawyer who must rise to the occasions and represent a poor, oppressed innocent in courtroom where odds are stacked against him
Wise black domestic who worships the white child/ren in her care
Alcoholic, chain-smoking, detective who lives alone in some crappy apartment with nosy and noisy neighbours, and has nothing in the fridge but a bottle of booze and some mustard. He’s recently divorced due to an infidelity, has disciplinary problems on the job, and his long-time partner was recently killed.