The moment when a character abandons their mask to reveal their true self. Examples include Edward Norton’s revelation to Richard Gere near the end of Primal Fear, Hugh Grant’s admission to Julia Roberts in Notting Hill, or more recently, Hunter Doohan’s fantastic transition in the final episode of Wednesday.
Revelations of true self are thrilling because they Twist our understanding, forcing us back through the story to reevaluate what we thought we knew.