Fascinating (but long ~ 1 hr) discussion of the psychology behind relating to characters in fiction as 'real' people cognitively. Really reminds me of when I was reading peer reviewed Journals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-PKn-q2uQI
Psychology of Franchise Failure: Parasocial Breakup
Psychology of Franchise Failure: Parasocial Breakup
We rise from the ashes so that new legends can be born.