The antagonist ensnares the protagonist in an increasingly complex web, until the protagonist feels isolated and helpless.

The narrative centres upon a crime e.g.. theft, murder

The protagonist is fallible and has an Achilles heel that is exploited.

Themes of identity are common mistaken identity, amnesia doubles/gangsters

A series of animus are set up  only to be solved at the end

The audience is placed in the ambitious position of voyeur.

Protagonist will be in peril/danger

The narrative present extra ordinary things in ordinary situations and settings

The micro element are used to build suspense