I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a “trope” or just totally misinformed writing, but it’s how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it’s not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "
When the villain says something along the lines of, “hey protagonist, if you do X, then I will do Y and it will be your fault.” And then the protagonist acts like Y was or would be actually their fault. No. That’s not how it works. The villain doesn’t get to not have free will because it makes “drama.” It’s just stupid.