“Unlock the Secrets of Storytelling: 45 Archetypes That Will Transform Your Screenwriting Skills!”
45. Ragtag Team
A mismatched group of characters unites to achieve a common goal.
Examples: Guardians of the Galaxy, The Dirty Dozen, and Ocean’s Eleven.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014)
Why Should Screenwriters Use Archetypes?
For screenwriters, story archetypes are essential. Audiences love the familiar—but they also want something new. How screenwriters provide that by using story archetypes to tell their stories.
They’re not formulas, necessarily. More like creative blueprints that help screenwriters structure compelling narratives. Understanding archetypes allows you to lean into audience expectations or subvert them, creating fresh twists on familiar ideas.
