plotline
noun
plot·line ˈplät-ˌlīn 
: a connected series of occurrences that form the plot or part of the plot in a story or drama
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web While most are hailing the project for its promising plotline and impressive cinematography, some reviews are mixed, as skepticism of such a high-price tag for the beloved franchise remain. 
Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 That seems to mean that, at least in the first six episodes made available to critics, virtually every plotline and motivation feels the same, and there may be no heroes, ultimately, to root for. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2022 But by episode 4, our Fatal Attraction plotline was dropped. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2022 The main plotline of so many data breach stories is human error. Daniel J. Solove, Scientific American, 26 July 2022 Sources say Echo will include a plotline in which Daredevil, whose alter ego is blind attorney Matt Murdoch, is searching out a former ally. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022 This one didn’t ultimately provide much of a plotline for the 85,000 spectators who filled the bleachers or for the thousands more who purchased $500 grounds passes (seat not included). New York Times, 14 July 2022 Rachel Berry, a sympathetic, but egotistical heroine who strove to be in the spotlight, notoriously made her life goal to play Fanny Brice on Broadway, an arc which was prominently part of the show's plotline for many seasons. Wilson Wong, NBC News, 12 July 2022 The second chapter did not disappoint, laying out an enemies-to-lovers plotline between the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (played by Jonathan Bailey), and newcomer Kate Sharma (give actress Simone Ashley every award right now). The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2022 See More
Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 That seems to mean that, at least in the first six episodes made available to critics, virtually every plotline and motivation feels the same, and there may be no heroes, ultimately, to root for. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2022 But by episode 4, our Fatal Attraction plotline was dropped. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2022 The main plotline of so many data breach stories is human error. Daniel J. Solove, Scientific American, 26 July 2022 Sources say Echo will include a plotline in which Daredevil, whose alter ego is blind attorney Matt Murdoch, is searching out a former ally. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022 This one didn’t ultimately provide much of a plotline for the 85,000 spectators who filled the bleachers or for the thousands more who purchased $500 grounds passes (seat not included). New York Times, 14 July 2022 Rachel Berry, a sympathetic, but egotistical heroine who strove to be in the spotlight, notoriously made her life goal to play Fanny Brice on Broadway, an arc which was prominently part of the show's plotline for many seasons. Wilson Wong, NBC News, 12 July 2022 The second chapter did not disappoint, laying out an enemies-to-lovers plotline between the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (played by Jonathan Bailey), and newcomer Kate Sharma (give actress Simone Ashley every award right now). The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above