Chosen Ones

The archetype of the hero can come in many different forms, but a common one is the troupe where a character is deemed the Chosen one. The idea of the “Chosen One” is most typically found in fantasy fiction; usually a character that is destined for greatness. Destined to be the heroic savior who will one day return the world back to a more peaceful state. In this episode, the panel will examine the idea of Chosen One characters to find commonalities and deconstruct when they work, when they don’t, and what they enjoy about this trope in media.