Seeking good examples of media where there is a team of people who are the protagonist and amongst whom there is NOT a 'chosen one' or 'team leader' type. (IE, not Buffy -- even though that's a great series.)
I suppose I should look back into Chinese theater and the changes made under the CCCP in the 20th century. Not sure it's going to be what I'm looking for, though.
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@swordplay What would you think if I said The Lord of the Rings trilogy?
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Never cared for it. I think it has a bit of a 'chosen one' vibe... but I have to admit I didn't read it nor see the movies. Something about it has always turned me off. Open to counter-arguments, of course.
(I'm more of a low-fantasy type -- Steven Brust, Christopher Stasheff -- stuff that often turns out to really be sci-fi in the end.)
Also, I'm meaning to imply a subtext that counters 'great man' ideology within the context of the story -- where the working together is a big part of the theme.