A seemingly unimportant item or bit of info glossed over earlier turns out to be a vital plot point, aka Chekhov's Gun.

In horror movies where the villain is never truly dead. A la Carrie's hand popping up from the grave.

The hero miraculously finds a way to survive at the end despite overwhelming odds

 

In some cases it can get just toooo ridiculous, but I do like a good happily(?) ever after

Tomboyish noble girl who just really wants to fight. I know it's overused, but I don't care. They're always fun characters.

Tomboyish noble girl who just really wants to fight. I know it's overused, but I don't care. They're always fun characters.

 

100% agreed here.

Useless character being useless until the very end

Useless character being useless until the very end

*cough* Ron Weasley!

DONE

Cars are never locked, and contain the keys needed to start them.

 

You see this all the time. The keys are usually in the visor or on top of the wheel lol

Mine are always in my ignition, door unlocked. I'd lose them otherwise