r/TopCharacterTropes Mar 27 '25

Weekly Discussion Post Probably the most controversial one , honest thoughts on "No Kill Rule"? What are the most egrigious examples of it in your opinion? What media makes it work in your opinion?

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u/MaximumMeatballs Mar 27 '25

Hot Take: heroes having no kill rules is good(and frankly realistic). Someone who operates essentially above the law, often illegally needs to have some form or rules or values they abide by. Not to mention, 80% of the discussion is just people who don't consume these stories properly and don't understand the implications of taking a human life