story arc

noun

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

Example Sentences

How did the story arc of the album develop?

From Los Angeles Times

That’s why it’s important to have these feelings be a constant in the series rather than a specific story arc.

From Los Angeles Times

Her rags-to-riches story arc has by now inculcated several generations of children with the values of grit, bootstrapping, and optimism, encouraging a vision of the American Dream that has always been impossible.

From Slate

Facing the US in Paris may be the pinnacle of that incredible story arc.

From BBC

And so we spent time talking about the story arc and however many many episodes.

From Los Angeles Times