trilogy
Three connected works
A trilogy is a set of three related works—novels, films, or other creative pieces—that form a unified narrative or thematic whole.
The works are typically released separately but designed to be experienced together: the original Star Wars trilogy, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Unlike a series, which may continue indefinitely, a trilogy is complete at three.
Extended heroic narrative
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- three-partHaving three divisions
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- arcCurved line segment
novels · installment · sequel · prequel · volume · finale · conclusion · continuation
Sequence of fictional events
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- arcCurved line segment
- protagonistStory's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
climax · denouement · prologue · epilogue · backstory · foreshadowing · subplot · world-building
Divided into trio
- openingGap or start
- middleCentral point or position
- closingFinal stage of something
- triptychArt in three panels
trinity · trio · progression · evolution · transformation · journey
Nineties cyberpunk franchise
- MillenniumOne thousand years
- DivergentTending to separate outward
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
cinematic · film · movie · series · universe · canon · spinoff · reboot
saga
Extended heroic narrative
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- three-partHaving three divisions
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
arc · novels · installment · sequel · prequel · volume · finale · conclusion · continuation · chapter
storyline
Sequence of fictional events
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- arcCurved line segment
- protagonistStory's central figure
antagonist · climax · denouement · prologue · epilogue · backstory · foreshadowing · subplot · world-building · continuity
three-act
Divided into trio
triptych · trinity · trio · progression · evolution · transformation · journey
Matrix
Nineties cyberpunk franchise
- MillenniumOne thousand years
- DivergentTending to separate outward
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
blockbuster · cinematic · film · movie · series · universe · canon · spinoff · reboot
- booksnovel, textbooks, study guides, book, paperback
- storiesstory, tale, tales, myth, legend
- storytellingstorytelling, story, tale, narrative, narrator
- book collectionscomplete works, box set, boxed set, collected works, volumes
- book seriessaga, sequel, prequel, book series, novel series
- franchisesfranchise, Star Wars, franchising, franchises, franchisor
trilogyongoing series
Unfinished multi-part work
saga · franchise · serial · infinite series · long-running series