When dealing with rivals, Dwight Manfredi’s negotiating strategy is as blunt as it is unforgiving. His ability to dictate terms without flinching grows tiresome, leading to a lack of tension in the narrative. In one instance, oil heir Cal Thresher, who owed Dwight a debt for dismantling his Triad partnership, is given a brutal ultimatum: he must surrender control of his entire weed empire. Thresher's fearless demeanor falters, but a swift turn by Dwight eliminates any semblance of competition, leaving viewers wanting depth the story fails to deliver.
The portrayal of Dwight as an infallible negotiator strips the character of critical tension that makes for compelling storytelling. His encounters with rivals, like his curt dismissal of Vince—once a foe but now seeking reconciliation—are devoid of drama. Dwight's brashness, such as his wish for Vince to meet a fatal accident, lacks nuance; when characters are always right, the stakes vanish. The dynamic nature of conflict is essential in narratives, yet Dwight's approach drains the surrounding interactions of urgency.
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