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The downside for consumers is that once you know the patterns that storytellers follow, it becomes one of those 'can't unsee it' things that just stand out in movies. It's only the few good movies that manage to draw you into the story despite the obvious story telling pattern.

[noblethrasher]

On the other hand, knowing how something is made can let you appreciate it on a whole other level, because you're aware of all the constraints and how they were satisfied (which is an art unto itself).

[monk_e_boy]

I'm always amazed how Community episodes work, after reading about the Harmon story circle (he wrote Community) I'd assume that I would have the same issue - that you could spot the structure, but somehow it always sneaks up on you.