a series of; a string of; many related things that follow one after another

to make something into a series or set according to specific standards or requirements; serialization

A series of movies, television shows, or stage plays featuring the same main characters and consistent style across multiple episodes, where each episode typically has a self-contained story while remaining connected to the whole.

A set of films or television programs that share the same theme or characters, where each part is related yet remains relatively independent

A set of television episodes or films that are content-linked but often have independent storylines within each part; serialized TV movies or program series