Real Incest -v0.1.5- By 17moonkeys -

In a standard thriller, the hero hates the villain. In a family drama, the hero loves the villain, which makes the conflict infinitely more painful. This is the "Loving Enemy" dynamic. We see this in the relationship between a mother and a wayward daughter, or brothers competing for a father's approval.

We watch or read about complex family relationships because they offer . Seeing a character scream at a sibling or finally stand up to an overbearing parent allows us to process our own frustrations in a safe environment. Real Incest -v0.1.5- By 17MOONKEYS

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The sibling who left and came back is the catalyst for most family dramas. This character believes they have escaped the toxic system, only to discover they have carried it with them. They return to the family home expecting to be the voice of reason, but they quickly realize they are just another player in the old, tragic play. Their arc is usually one of disillusionment: they cannot save the family because they are still a part of it. They often become the protagonist, not because they are the hero, but because they are the witness. In a standard thriller, the hero hates the villain