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Zack Attack: The Nemesis Archetype

September 1, 2026 · 24 min

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Zack Wickham from The Valley is a polarizing character, you love him or he drives you nuts. Either way, it’s because of his archetype that you feel some type of way about him. Jolenta explains the Nemesis Archetype this week and does a deep dive into why Zack can get so fixated on his enemies.

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SOURCES 

  • Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
  • 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
  • Bravo Shows - Peacock


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