a continuing storyline in a television series that gradually unfolds over several episodes
Examples of 'story arc' in a sentence
story arc
Cue a reluctant odd-couple friendship story arc, heavily signposted.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You must have some idea of her final story arc by now?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
His quarterback with a troubled mum is this great show's best story arc.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Costume is almost as important as dialogue when it comes to the story arc.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We try to remember her character's absurd story arc.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
They're very happy and there is no story arc whatsoever.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Is it possible for a family of five to traverse a story arc without leaving the comfort of their sofa?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
English also displays the difficult linked-story form to fine advantage, refusing to impose a story arc on lives defined by their very lack of direction.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Many will opt happily for the latter while wondering exactly how the scriptwriters can justify another diagnosis-misdiagnosis story arc within the allotted 43 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The gentle humour and dishcloths-to-riches story arc is entertaining, but the stakes are rather low.