Deus Ex Machina

Created: November 5, 2020 9:58 AM
Forest status: #soil
Last Edited: June 20, 2021 12:34 PM
Retention Rating: #1⭐
Review Due: July 3, 2021 12:34 PM

Deus ex machina is Latin for “a god from the machine.” It’s when some new character, force, or event suddenly shows up to solve a seemingly hopeless situation. The effect is usually much too abrupt, and it’s often disappointing for audiences.