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Cost-effectiveness: Their formulaic nature makes them inexpensive and quick to produce.
Comedy and spectacle: The physical transformations and antics are inherently amusing.
Exploration of identity: The premise provides a safe space to examine social roles, gender, and personal growth.
Empathy-building: The stories foster understanding by allowing characters (and viewers) to see life through someone else’s eyes.
While many scripts rely on clichés, occasionally they surprise us with clever twists, subversion, or meaningful messages.