If the movie or show doesn't have a decent twist (ala something like The Good Place in every season basically) then I'm just constantly bored.
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To be fair, in order to tell a "good" story, certain literary devices must be used in order for the characters and the plot to make sense. Otherwise it's just rambling. That's why classic stories are classics. But I do think you make a valid point in that these literary devices were noticed and defined much later on, as civilization evolved and rediscovered old stories (the older Greek epics, such as Homer's Odyssey, comes to mind); those literary devices can definitely be interpreted and even implemented in various ways depending on the author and reader.
This applies even with music. Take Chevelle, for example; their frontman, Pete, has written every single one of their songs to date. He doesn't follow the "traditional" lyrical style, and rarely uses rhymes. Yet somehow, they manage to knock out banger after banger. Also, Pete famously enjoys hearing how others interpret Chevelle songs. Same with Rush - Neil was a lyrical genius. My dad actually used one of their songs (The Trees) for a poem assignment in high school ๐
If you take any college level course in literature or drama you learn that this is exactly what it is. The "Hero's Journey" is a recognized pattern in popular storytelling across history, all the way back to Greek Theater, which has appeared across numerous different cultures.
It wasn't done on purpose. It's just a recognized trend that is so popular and pervasive it has gained a title and academic studies into its existence.