Story arc

In episodic storytelling media such as television, comic books and comic strips a story arc is an extended or continuing storyline. In a television series, for example, the story would unfold over many episodes. In television, the use of the story arc is much more common in dramas than in comedies, especially in soap operas. Webcomics are more likely to use story arcs than newspaper comics, as most web comics have readable archives online that a newcomer to the strip can read in order to understand what's going on.

External links

• BFI webpage: Drama series and serials explaining the difference between a series and a serial