quadrilogies

Sets of four

Quadrilogies is the plural of quadrilogy, a series of four related works—novels, films, or albums connected by theme, characters, or narrative.

The term follows the pattern of trilogy but remains less established, with some preferring tetralogy: The Alien quadrilogy spans four decades of science fiction horror.

structure

four-part

Having four divisions

installments · volumes · parts · chapters · episodes · sequence · progression · series · conclusion · finale

literary

saga

Extended heroic narrative

installment · omnibus · chronicle · anthology · fiction · authorship · publishing · manuscript · hardcover · paperback

narrative

saga

Extended heroic narrative

  • epicImpressively grand in scope
  • chronicleOrdered historical record
  • mythosBody of foundational legends

storyline · arc · plot · tale · legend · lore · storytelling · adventure · odyssey · journey

cinematic

franchise

Licensed business operation

  • blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
  • sagaExtended heroic narrative
  • sequelContinuation of prior work

prequel · spinoff · director · screenplay · cinematography · boxoffice · soundtrack · score · studio · producer

Opposites
number of works in a series

quadrilogiesone-shots

Nonrecurring standalone works

trilogies · pentalogies · monographs · singletons

serialization vs. singularity

quadrilogiesone-offs

Singular, unrepeated instances

individual works

Family

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