| | They Reject (Hard Elements) | | :--- | :--- | | Complex female friendships | Catfighting and jealousy tropes | | Realistic bodies and aging | Unnecessary cosmetic surgery storylines | | Resolved, hopeful endings | Ambiguous, nihilistic conclusions | | Competence (characters good at jobs) | Gratuitous gore or jump scares | | Intergenerational understanding | Ageist jokes or "boomer" bashing |