24
Sep
You know you probably shouldn’t be rooting for the hero to go full “scorched earth” on their enemies, but when they do... oh, does it feel good. The whole revenge plot is like that irresistible junk food: satisfying in the moment but leaving you wondering if you’ve just fed your darker instincts. From classics like The Count of Monte Cristo to modern hits like The Boys, revenge tales often have us cheering from the sidelines, wanting the villain to get their well-deserved comeuppance. But hold up! Just because it feels cathartic doesn’t mean it’s without consequences. The real question is:…