A detective becomes so obsessed with a deviant case that they begin to indulge in the same fantasies.
The hunter becomes addicted to the surveillance. The rush of "catching" the person becomes more important than the justice itself. Psychologically, this is known as —the idea that because we are doing something for a "good" reason, we allow ourselves to engage in unethical behavior. Iconic Examples in Media This theme is a staple in various genres: She tried to catch a pervert... and ended up as o...
The "ended up as one" twist works because it challenges the audience’s comfort zone. It asks a difficult question: A detective becomes so obsessed with a deviant