This trope emphasizes safety and history.

The increasing importance of representation and diversity in media has led to a surge in stories featuring LGBTQ+ characters, people of color, and characters with disabilities. Shows like Sense8 , Transparent , and This Is Us have pushed the boundaries of traditional storytelling, exploring complex relationships and identities.

Don't just have them bump into each other. Have their first interaction perfectly encapsulate the central conflict. In 500 Days of Summer , Tom meets Summer in an elevator while listening to The Smiths—setting up his romantic idealism vs. her realism immediately.