The Danger of Complex Action Villains

Robert McKee explains how sympathy for a villain risks audience excitement, and why writers must be careful when introducing detailed backstories for their antagonists.

Should Your Antagonist Be Empathetic?

Robert McKee teaches the role empathy should play in your story, and when it might be appropriate for your audience to empathize with your antagonist.

Character Arcs in Action Stories

Robert McKee teaches writers how to treat character arcs within the action genre, and details which action subgenre allows room for greater complexity of conflict.