story arc

noun

1. a continuing storyline in a television series that gradually unfolds over several episodes

Example Sentences

Eric and I, the entire season, were just so honored to play this story arc.

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The poster and the trailer also suggest that the Bad Wolf story arc will return.

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As always, the case of the week was just as interesting as the many character and story-arc developments.

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“It was just better for the story arc,” David insouciantly observed.

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While there are procedural cases of the week, the local characters in Harlan County allow for a bigger story arc.

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