I've noticed a pervasive trend in contemporary sports films and television programs. While ostensibly aiming for high-stakes narratives, many productions now rely heavily on predictable underdog tropes and sanitized conflicts. The raw, gritty uncertainty that once characterized classics like "Hoosiers" or even the original "The Longest Yard" seems to have been replaced by a formulaic progression towards an inevitable, feel-good victory. This predictability, in my view, undermines any actual dramatic tension, rendering many 'comeback' stories rather bland. Are we prioritizing a comforting narrative over compelling, unpredictable storytelling? Thoughts?