Subvert expectations

[Luis Fok]

To behave contrary to an established belief or [assumption] for the purpose of being fresh and interesting. Usually used in the arts when [analyzing] the reaction of [the audience] to a performance or piece of writing. Sometimes mistakenly used as a positive when the result in neither fresh nor interesting.

[Luis Fok]

A term best described as adding out of character behaviour and lines to the characters and unnecessary plot twists for the sake of drama and [shock value]. [Exc]. Game of Thrones [S8].

[Julene]

To destroy a great TV show with out-of-character actions and [inconsistent] logic for the sake of unneeded twists. Usually associated with [Game of Thrones], but can be applied to Lost, [Dexter], and other TV series.