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But then there's also the "Travelers" factor, with Wheaton's Wesley possibly becoming a "deus ex machina" that could easily save the day based on the powers he has at play.
Source: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/star-trek-picard-showrunner-wil-wheatons-wesley-tricky-character/
I know what the way out is, and it’s pretty much deus ex machina.
Source: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/leslie-marmon-silko-saw-it-coming
In shonen anime like Mashle: Magic and Muscles, the hero needs an exciting and plausible way to power up when a true challenge comes along, and using a deus ex machina would harm the narrative.
Source: https://www.cbr.com/mashle-magic-and-muscles-mash-burnedead-secret-weapon-weighted-bracelets/
These are fleshed out to where storylines focus on how the characters unlock new abilities, though they can often feel like frustrating deus ex machina.