Although this artistic direction results in a game that is far less dark and brooding, two key features in a good Master Sword scene, actually has one of the best versions of the trope in any of the franchise.

Source: https://screenrant.com/zelda-master-sword-scenes-ranked-worst-best/

“By the time nightfall happened, mom was brooding over both of them and sheltering them both from the rain,” McCartney said.

Source: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/nanaimo-news-bulletins-top-10-most-memorable-animal-stories-of-2022/

For the next two decades, Warner Bros. dominated superhero cinema, especially after Tim Bur- ton’s “Batman” in 1989 launched the Caped Crusader as the dark and brooding yin to Superman’s virtuous and hopeful yang.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/dc-comics-superman-batman-warner-bros-100-1235575613/

He had the brooding thing going for him already.

Source: https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/josh-peck-finalist-edward-twilight-feeling-wouldnt-get-role

Introducing Ben Affleck’s Batman and repackaging Henry Cavill’s Superman as part of a larger universe, this brooding trailer was an incredible experience.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-dceu-trailers/

Joining the recurring cast in Season 2 as Lane’s () new bandmate and future love interest, Brody brought a charming awkwardness to the boyfriend brigade — a group previously reserved for brooding bad boys.

Source: https://collider.com/gilmore-girls-cameos-guest-star/

Like many from that show, he was gone too soon, and Jon Snow’s brooding face could not match the fiery Red Viper in my heart.

Source: https://pittnews.com/article/178327/blogs/fandom-esque-the-ethics-of-celebrity-internet-daddies/

So began one of the strangest relationships in US history: Nixon the self-made man from California, brooding and vengeful; Kissinger the Jewish refugee from Germany, clever and boastful.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12809101/DOMINIC-SANDBROOK-profiles-Henry-Kissinger-shy-stammering-refugee-one-worlds-powerful-men-dated-Hollywoods-beautiful-women.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The brooding, looming track came from Clarkson’s tongue with talent and a surprising amount of attitude.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/kelly-clarkson-covers-arctic-monkeys-destinys-child-and-more-on-latest-kellyoke/

The pattern has always involved a gruff and brooding Batman paired with a more jovial and enthusiastic Robin.

Source: https://collider.com/damian-wayne-dick-grayson-batman-robin/

Unlike some Anderson Valley vineyards, which are known for expressing lighter, red-fruit flavors, Wendling can produce Pinots that taste powerful and brooding, an unexpected feature in such a cool climate.

Source: https://theava.com/archives/220945

Vaughan Williams “String Quartet No. 2” from 1944 commenced with a dark, brooding movement that explored unsettling themes.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/phoenix-turns-in-a-fine-concert-of-varied-works/

Whether it was Ryan's bottomless desire to try and rescue Marissa, or the apparent allure of constant brooding (neither of which are healthy, by the way), the pair refused to stop circling each other until they physically couldn't anymore.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/culture/this-valentines-day-the-hottest-tv-and-movie-couples-and-the-hot-messes/

With the way things wrapped up, it’s easier to visualize how Levinson would approach Season 3 as a brooding film noir through monologue and cinematography.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/euphoria-creator-sees-season-3-as-a-film-noir/