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Lacks development and realism. Build rapport and connection over time through shared experiences.

Can become an easy laugh. Portray the child with realistic intelligence and genuine child-like perspective.

Can become a stale formula. Emphasize the spy’s wits and skills over gadget reliance.

Relies on randomness rather than wit. Create genuine humor from character interactions and scenarios.

Typically overshadows main characters without adding substance. Give them a backstory and real contributions to scenarios.

Confrontations are easy for conflict but can stall narrative progression. Use disagreements to develop characters and forward the plot.

It’s a tired stereotype. Give the character competence issues stemming from realistic and relatable flaws.

Can lead to forced humor. Use misunderstandings to develop the plot in a way that deepens relationships and character arcs.

Cute but cliché. Add depth by using the pet as a metaphor or silent confidant to explore human characters more deeply.

The omniscient character is predictable. Make their knowledge limited or flawed to create more realistic interactions.

Common, often a placeholder for lack of dialogue. Turn it into a moment of non-verbal communication that advances the story.

It's overused as a dramatic device. Take a unique angle or use it as a backdrop to focus on personal stories.

Told too often. Focus on less explored aspects of the hero's life or different points in their timeline.

Often a fallback for filling time, but tends to lack substance. Use dynamic movement with purposeful stage pictures.

This archetype can feel contrived. Challenge the trope by creating a realistic setting where their relationship could plausibly thrive.

Often predictable in its resolution. Allow the characters to grow apart and find happiness separately.

Overplayed and often a crutch for humor; it lacks originality. Focus on creating multifaceted characters with depth.