Main plot, parallel or episodic plotline? Storyline A, B or C? The question of plots in serial narratives
Main plot, parallel or episodic plotline? Storyline A, B or C? The question of plots in serial narratives

Summary/Abstract: The paper is concerned with the terminology of plotlines in serial narratives. Regarding the formal factors that have undergone considerable transformations, media scholars mention a particular type of composition that is based on a multi-plotline arrangement and is characterised by the dominance of continuing plotlines. The evolving storytelling paradigm entails the need to redefine some of the descriptive terms, as well as introduce new designations. The term “plot” is explained in the context of literary studies, film studies and the industry nomenclature associated with the production of serials. The author also proposes adopting a new scholarly term, i.e. the “catalytic plotline”.

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