TV series
Streamed fictional narrative
A TV series is a television program consisting of multiple episodes, usually following connected characters or themes across a season or longer run.
Series range from sitcoms to dramas to reality shows: I'm halfway through a new TV series.
Unlike a miniseries, a TV series may continue indefinitely if renewed.
Episodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- documentaryFactual film about reality
reality · miniseries · soap opera · telenovela · procedural · anthology · fantasy · sci-fi
One who steers aircraft
- premiereFirst public performance
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- season finaleConcluding episode of broadcast cycle
- mid-seasonHalfway through a campaign
filler · bottle episode · two-parter · special · holiday episode · crossover · recap · previously on
Storyline or land parcel
- storylineSequence of fictional events
- arcCurved line segment
- protagonistStory's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
conflict · tension · climax · resolution · backstory · flashback · foreshadowing · subplot
Consume many episodes consecutively
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- on-demandAvailable upon request
- live viewingWatching during actual broadcast
DVR · second screen · watch party · fan theories · spoilers · recaps · reviews · ratings
Subscription streaming service
- HuluVideo streaming platform
- Amazon PrimeE-commerce membership program
- HBO MaxWarner's subscription streaming platform
- PeacockNBC's digital streaming brand
Crunchyroll · cable · broadcast · syndication · streaming service · on-demand · DVR · box set
One who leads
- showrunnerTV series creative head
- writerCreator of texts
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
cinematography · script · screenplay · set design · costume · makeup · props · lighting
Topical online community space
- forumGathering place for discourse
- fan fictionStories borrowing existing characters
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- cosplayDressing as media characters
convention · panel · Q&A · merchandise · collectibles · wiki · episode guide · rewatch
sitcom
Episodic TV comedy series
documentary · reality · miniseries · soap opera · telenovela · procedural · anthology · fantasy · sci-fi · crime
pilot
One who steers aircraft
- premiereFirst public performance
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- season finaleConcluding episode of broadcast cycle
mid-season · filler · bottle episode · two-parter · special · holiday episode · crossover · recap · previously on · teaser
plot
Storyline or land parcel
- storylineSequence of fictional events
- arcCurved line segment
- protagonistStory's central figure
antagonist · conflict · tension · climax · resolution · backstory · flashback · foreshadowing · subplot · twist
binge-watch
Consume many episodes consecutively
live viewing · DVR · second screen · watch party · fan theories · spoilers · recaps · reviews · ratings · Nielsen
Netflix
Subscription streaming service
- HuluVideo streaming platform
- Amazon PrimeE-commerce membership program
- HBO MaxWarner's subscription streaming platform
Peacock · Crunchyroll · cable · broadcast · syndication · streaming service · on-demand · DVR · box set · Blu-ray
director
One who leads
- showrunnerTV series creative head
- writerCreator of texts
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
ensemble · cinematography · script · screenplay · set design · costume · makeup · props · lighting · sound design
subreddit
Topical online community space
- forumGathering place for discourse
- fan fictionStories borrowing existing characters
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
cosplay · convention · panel · Q&A · merchandise · collectibles · wiki · episode guide · rewatch · cult following
- Film and TVactor, actress, camera, cast, crew
- dramaTV drama, acting, drama school, playwright, character study
- broadcaststelecast, newscast, news broadcast, live broadcast, simulcast
- media collectionsmedia library, video library, music collection, film library, sound library
- TV dramasK-drama, J-drama, British drama, Korean drama, Japanese drama
- TV seriessitcom, soap opera, miniseries, pilot episode, season finale
TV seriesfilm
Movie or coating
feature film · movie · TV movie · miniseries · short film
TV seriesstage play
Live theatrical work
radio drama · novel · podcast · Broadway show · book
series, television, serial, televisions, serially, serialized, serials, serialize, serialization