Series types & formats · Working
Serialized series
Also called: serialised series
ELI5
Storytelling where episodes connect closely and usually need to be watched in order.
Used in conversation
“The story is serialized, so each episode changes what the next one can be.”
Definition
A series in which important story and character material continues across episodes.
Here “Serialized series” means: A series in which important story and character material continues across episodes.
Pitch context
You may encounter “Serialized series” in scripted television conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.
Connected terms
- SeriesSerialized series is a narrower kind of Series.
Sources & evidence · 6
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- Screen Australia — Story Documents: DramaSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) — Scripted Pitch Deck GuideSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Film Independent — Screenwriting and Episodic Program Application MaterialsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Producers Guild of America — Producing Credits for Episodic Television (Scripted)Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — Screenwriters HandbookSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Format Recognition and Protection Association — FRAPA Format ResourcesSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14