POV: You watch as yet another Rumplestiltskin Redemption Arc is ruined again

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Why it worked

The video taps into a shared frustration among fans of the show Once Upon a Time regarding the character Rumplestiltskin's redemption arcs, creating a sense of community and validation through relatable commentary.

Summary

The creator expresses frustration with the repetitive "redemption arc" narrative for the character Rumplestiltskin in Once Upon a Time. She believes that if the character hadn't died, he would have betrayed everyone again, highlighting a perceived lack of genuine character development.

Structure

1Introduction of the trope
2Recounting the number of arcs
3Predicting betrayal
4Concluding the arc is ruined

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POV: You watch as yet another Rumplestiltskin Redemption Arc is ruined again

Transcript

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Original caption

Bro literally had like 5 FREAKY REDEMPTION ARCS and I can guarantee to you that if he didn’t die at the end, he would have betrayed everyone again! #ouat #onceuponatime #rumplestiltskin