As someone who watches a lot of film and TV, I’ve found the only way to be surprised is to go in knowing as little as possible. A lack of surprise doesn’t necessarily affect enjoyment, however. There’s a certain joy in recognizing familiar tropes and pinpointing them on screen as the story continues, to the point that when the credits roll, you’re left satisfied. It’s in recognizing these narrative beats that you find it so much more satisfying when the unpredictable happens.