All plots are cliche.

About This Quote

This quote often appears in action movies or shows that are based on crime. It suggests that everything, especially plots, are cliche. When people see a movie or TV show they are expecting something different so when they get something similar to what they have previously seen, it can be annoying.

Source: The Writing Class

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