Specials, spin-offs & adaptations · Core
Spin-off
Also called: spinoff
ELI5
A new series derived from characters, world or concepts introduced in another work.
Used in conversation
“Can we make the spin-off clearer in the season overview?”
Pitch context
You may encounter “Spin-off” in scripted television conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.
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