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It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have multiple plots going on at the same time, which can have different levels of fluidity. The question comes from which tends to take precedence in differentiating episodes and seasons, which often has to do with where the storytelling places its emphasis: do viewers remember it for its distinctive ''scenes'', ''episodes'' or ''seasons''? ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' has many distinctive episodes, and some broader arcs like character relationships and Buffy coming into her power, but its storytelling is organized around its season-long plot arcs, putting it more toward the abrupt end of the scale. ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has plenty of episode-level stories and [[HalfSeasonArc Half Season Arcs]], but anchors them in the Dominion War MythArc in its later seasons. Yet all of this is subjective, because not every viewer watches for the same reasons. Some shows have been placed in-between categories to demonstrate the categories' (ahem) fluidity. For instance, ''Series/{{Glee}}'' is known for its individual episodes and tends to follow the HalfArcSeason, but it has enough dramatic shifts in cast and character dynamics between seasons (especially in later ones) to keep them more distinct.
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It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have multiple plots going on at the same time, which can have different levels of fluidity. The question comes from which tends to take precedence in differentiating episodes and seasons, which often has to do with where the storytelling places its emphasis: do viewers remember it for its distinctive ''scenes'', ''episodes'' or ''seasons''? ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' has many distinctive episodes, and some broader arcs like character relationships and Buffy coming into her power, but its storytelling is organized around its season-long plot arcs, putting it more toward the abrupt end of the scale. ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has plenty of episode-level stories and [[HalfSeasonArc Half Season Arcs]], [[RotatingArcs smaller arcs]], but anchors them in the Dominion War MythArc in its later seasons. Yet all of this is subjective, because not every viewer watches for the same reasons. Some shows have been placed in-between categories to demonstrate the categories' (ahem) fluidity. For instance, ''Series/{{Glee}}'' is known for its individual episodes and tends to follow the HalfArcSeason, but it has enough dramatic shifts in cast and character dynamics between seasons (especially in later ones) to keep them more distinct.
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Put another way, you can watch any episode of ''Series/GilligansIsland'' and be equally entertained, without worrying that you've missed important plot points (it's not like they'll [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption ever get off the island]] or [[JustEatGilligan something]]). While that's also mostly true with ''Stargate SG-1'', seeing more episodes in order lets you see character development over time and several subplots rise and get resolved, letting you get more enjoyment over time. A slightly-less fluid series, like ''Series/GameOfThrones'' or ''Series/MadMen'', needs to be seen with all the seasons in order if one wants to fully "get" it. Further toward the abrupt end, you can start with the beginning of any particular season of ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', but you will be left scratching your head if you start in the middle of a season.
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Put another way, you can watch any episode of ''Series/GilligansIsland'' and be equally entertained, without worrying that you've missed important plot points (it's not like they'll [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption ever get off the island]] or [[JustEatGilligan something]]). While that's also mostly true with ''Stargate SG-1'', ''Series/StargateSG1'', seeing more episodes in order lets you see character development over time and several subplots rise and get resolved, letting you get more enjoyment over time. A slightly-less fluid series, like ''Series/GameOfThrones'' or ''Series/MadMen'', needs to be seen with all the seasons in order if one wants to fully "get" it. Further toward the abrupt end, you can start with the beginning of any particular season of ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', but you will be left scratching your head if you start in the middle of a season.
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While series-long arcs were possible in the broadest sense (think ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries''' "five-year mission"), they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/{{Netflix}}'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have multiple plots going on at the same time, which can have different levels of fluidity. The question comes from which tends to take precedence in differentiating episodes and seasons, which often has to do with where the storytelling places its emphasis: do viewers remember it for its distinctive ''scenes'', ''episodes'' or ''seasons''? ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' has great individual episodes, and some broader arcs like character relationships and Buffy coming into her power, but its storytelling is organized around its season-long plot arcs, putting it more toward the abrupt end of the scale. ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has plenty of episode-level stories and [[HalfSeasonArc Half Season Arcs]], but anchors them in the Dominion War MythArc in its later seasons. Yet all of this is subjective, because not every viewer watches for the same reasons. Some shows have been placed in-between categories to demonstrate their (ahem) fluidity.
It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have multiple plots going on at the same time, which can have different levels of fluidity. The question comes from which tends to take precedence in differentiating episodes and seasons, which often has to do with where the storytelling places its emphasis: do viewers remember it for its distinctive ''scenes'', ''episodes'' or ''seasons''? ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' has great individual episodes, and some broader arcs like character relationships and Buffy coming into her power, but its storytelling is organized around its season-long plot arcs, putting it more toward the abrupt end of the scale. ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has plenty of episode-level stories and [[HalfSeasonArc Half Season Arcs]], but anchors them in the Dominion War MythArc in its later seasons. Yet all of this is subjective, because not every viewer watches for the same reasons. Some shows have been placed in-between categories to demonstrate their (ahem) fluidity.
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While series-long arcs were possible in the broadest sense (think ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries''' "five-year mission"), they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/{{Netflix}}'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s 1950s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have multiple plots going on at the same time, which can have different levels of fluidity. The question comes from which tends to take precedence in differentiating episodes and seasons, which often has to do with where the storytelling places its emphasis: do viewers remember it for its distinctive ''scenes'', ''episodes'' or ''seasons''? ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' hasgreat individual many distinctive episodes, and some broader arcs like character relationships and Buffy coming into her power, but its storytelling is organized around its season-long plot arcs, putting it more toward the abrupt end of the scale. ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has plenty of episode-level stories and [[HalfSeasonArc Half Season Arcs]], but anchors them in the Dominion War MythArc in its later seasons. Yet all of this is subjective, because not every viewer watches for the same reasons. Some shows have been placed in-between categories to demonstrate their the categories' (ahem) fluidity.
fluidity. For instance, ''Series/{{Glee}}'' is known for its individual episodes and tends to follow the HalfArcSeason, but it has enough dramatic shifts in cast and character dynamics between seasons (especially in later ones) to keep them more distinct.
It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have multiple plots going on at the same time, which can have different levels of fluidity. The question comes from which tends to take precedence in differentiating episodes and seasons, which often has to do with where the storytelling places its emphasis: do viewers remember it for its distinctive ''scenes'', ''episodes'' or ''seasons''? ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' has
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Put another way, you can watch any episode of ''Series/GilligansIsland'' and be equally entertained, without worrying that you've missed important plot points (it's not like they'll [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption ever get off the island]] or [[JustEatGilligan something]]). While that's also mostly true with ''Stargate SG-1'', seeing more episodes in order lets you see character development over time and several subplots rise and get resolved, letting you get more enjoyment over time. A slightly-less fluid series, like ''Series/GameOfThrones'' or ''Series/MadMen'', needs to be seen with all the seasons in order if one wants to fully "get" it. Further toward the abrupt end, you can start with the beginning of any particular season of ''Anime/SailorMoon'', but you will be left scratching your head if you start in the middle of a season.
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Put another way, you can watch any episode of ''Series/GilligansIsland'' and be equally entertained, without worrying that you've missed important plot points (it's not like they'll [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption ever get off the island]] or [[JustEatGilligan something]]). While that's also mostly true with ''Stargate SG-1'', seeing more episodes in order lets you see character development over time and several subplots rise and get resolved, letting you get more enjoyment over time. A slightly-less fluid series, like ''Series/GameOfThrones'' or ''Series/MadMen'', needs to be seen with all the seasons in order if one wants to fully "get" it. Further toward the abrupt end, you can start with the beginning of any particular season of ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', but you will be left scratching your head if you start in the middle of a season.
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It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have A- and B-plots, which can have different levels of fluidity. For example, while ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has the MythArc of the Dominion War in its later seasons, it still has smaller arcs -- such as character relationships, or smaller goings-on about the station -- that also help differentiate between episodes (though many are still tied into the larger plot). Likewise, ''Series/GameOfThrones'' has both the broader, series-long arcs of "who will succeed to the Iron Throne?" and "what are we going to do about the White Walkers?" happening in the background of its individual season arcs. The story structure of ''Series/{{Glee}}'' is highly episodic (with a high number of "theme episodes" based on a particular musical artist or holiday) but there are dramatic shifts in the cast and character dynamics to keep seasons distinct. The question is where the average viewer would look first to distinguish between seasons. A ''[=DS9=]'' viewer would probably think first about where the story is in the Dominion War, whereas a ''Game of Thrones'' viewer would think about the smaller season-arcs: "Sansa and Jon are reunited but they don't have Winterfell back yet, so this must be season 6." A ''Glee'' viewer would look to which characters are around, and who is dating whom. Of course, this is all somewhat subjective, as every individual viewer watches series differently, but one can find broader fandom patterns.
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It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have A- and B-plots, multiple plots going on at the same time, which can have different levels of fluidity. For example, while The question comes from which tends to take precedence in differentiating episodes and seasons, which often has to do with where the storytelling places its emphasis: do viewers remember it for its distinctive ''scenes'', ''episodes'' or ''seasons''? ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' has great individual episodes, and some broader arcs like character relationships and Buffy coming into her power, but its storytelling is organized around its season-long plot arcs, putting it more toward the abrupt end of the scale. ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has the MythArc plenty of episode-level stories and [[HalfSeasonArc Half Season Arcs]], but anchors them in the Dominion War MythArc in its later seasons, it still has smaller arcs -- such as character relationships, or smaller goings-on about the station -- that also help differentiate between episodes (though many are still tied into the larger plot). Likewise, ''Series/GameOfThrones'' has both the broader, series-long arcs of "who will succeed to the Iron Throne?" and "what are we going to do about the White Walkers?" happening in the background of its individual season arcs. The story structure of ''Series/{{Glee}}'' is highly episodic (with a high number of "theme episodes" based on a particular musical artist or holiday) but there are dramatic shifts in the cast and character dynamics to keep seasons distinct. The question is where the average viewer would look first to distinguish between seasons. A ''[=DS9=]'' viewer would probably think first about where the story is in the Dominion War, whereas a ''Game Yet all of Thrones'' viewer would think about the smaller season-arcs: "Sansa and Jon are reunited but they don't have Winterfell back yet, so this must be season 6." A ''Glee'' viewer would look to which characters are around, and who is dating whom. Of course, this is all somewhat subjective, as because not every individual viewer watches series differently, but one can find broader fandom patterns.
for the same reasons. Some shows have been placed in-between categories to demonstrate their (ahem) fluidity.
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|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]'''|| Series-long MythArc || ''Series/BabylonFive'', ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (later seasons), ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 2 onward), the revival series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', ''Series/OrphanBlack'', most anime and NoughtiesDramaSeries. [[TheNewTens "Peak]] [[TheNewTwenties TV"]] prestige series start to show up here. ||
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|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]'''|| Series-long MythArc || ''Series/BabylonFive'', ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (later seasons), ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 2 onward), the revival series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', ''Series/OrphanBlack'', most anime and NoughtiesDramaSeries. [[TheNewTens "Peak]] [[TheNewTwenties TV"]] prestige series start to show up here. ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series||series ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series||
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|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'' ||
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|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'' ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' ||
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|| || Multiple [[HalfArcSeason smaller arcs]] not directly tied to seasons || ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (later seasons), ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (early seasons), ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'', ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'', ''Series/StargateSG1'' (except for [[PostScriptSeason seasons 8 & 9]]), ''Series/{{Succession}}'', most [[SoapOpera Soap Operas]] ||
|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series, ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' straddles this category and the next one ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'' ||
|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series, ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' straddles this category and the next one ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'' ||
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|| || Multiple [[HalfArcSeason smaller arcs]] not directly tied to seasons || ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (later seasons), ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (early seasons), ''Series/{{Glee}}'', seasons), ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'', ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'', ''Series/StargateSG1'' (except for [[PostScriptSeason seasons 8 & 9]]), ''Series/{{Succession}}'', most [[SoapOpera Soap Operas]] ||
|| || || ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/{{Succession}}'' ||
|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} originalseries, ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' straddles this category and the next one series||
|| || || ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'', ''Series/TheWire'' ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]),''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'' ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'' ||
|| || || ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/{{Succession}}'' ||
|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original
|| || || ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'', ''Series/TheWire'' ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]),
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'', ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} originals not in above category ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'', ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} originals not in above category ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series series, ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' straddles this category and the next one ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding ||''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'', ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} originals not in above category ''Series/TheWire'' ||
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|| '''[[ResetButton Fluid]]''' || StatusQuoIsGod on the series level, even including NegativeContinuity || Most [[UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfAnimation Golden Age]] and [[UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfAnimation Dark Age]] WesternAnimation plus more recent later works that follow those formats (e.g. ''WesternAnimation/{{Animaniacs}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TinyToonAdventures''), most traditional {{SitCom}}s, ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' in its early seasons, ''Anime/SpaceDandy'' ||
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|| '''[[SeriesFranchise Abrupt]]''' || Highly-distinct seasons, self-contained, sometimes to the point of being a ThematicSeries || ''Series/AmericanHorrorStory'', ''Series/{{Blackadder}}'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' (third season onward), ''Series/{{Lexx}}'', ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', ''Franchise/SuperSentai'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (every two seasons), ''Series/TrueDetective'' ||
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|| '''[[SeriesFranchise Abrupt]]''' || Highly-distinct seasons, self-contained, sometimes to the point of being a ThematicSeries || ''Series/AmericanHorrorStory'', ''Series/{{Blackadder}}'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' (third season onward), ''Series/{{Lexx}}'', ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', ''Franchise/SuperSentai'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (every two seasons), ''Series/TrueDetective'' ||
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|| || All stand-alone episodes, no arcs, but with some degree of continuity (e.g. dead characters stay dead) || ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'', ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (early seasons), and most other shows that follow the AdventureTowns or MonsterOfTheWeek format; most adult animated comedies including ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', and later seasons ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark''; most modern {{Sit Com}}s. ||
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|| || All stand-alone episodes, no arcs, but with some degree of continuity (e.g. dead characters stay dead) || ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'', ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (early seasons), and most other shows that follow the AdventureTowns or MonsterOfTheWeek format; most adult animated comedies including ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', and later seasons of ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark''; most modern {{Sit Com}}s. ||
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|| || All stand-alone episodes, no arcs, but with some degree of continuity (e.g. dead characters stay dead) || ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'', early seasons of ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', and most other shows that follow the AdventureTowns or MonsterOfTheWeek format. Most adult animated comedies, including ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', and ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' in its later seasons. Most modern {{Sit Com}}s. ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'',''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'',''Series/{{Angel}}'' ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series ||
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To quantify this, the ''Sliding Scale of Season Transition Fluidity'' ([[TitleDrop Season Fluidity]] for short) puts episodic series on one end, and series with self contained seasons on the other. For example, ''Series/GilligansIsland'' is [[StatusQuoIsGod unchanging]] from season to season. Toward the opposite extreme, seasons in ''Anime/SailorMoon'' and ''Series/{{Blackadder}}'' are basically separate shows with an identical cast (and some shows don't even have ''that'' commonality between seasons -- see ''Series/{{Skins}}'', below). In the middle, a show like ''Series/StargateSG1'' has no distinct seasons, but is threaded together by multiple subplots while staying episodic.
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To quantify this, the ''Sliding Scale of Season Transition Fluidity'' ([[TitleDrop Season Fluidity]] for short) puts episodic series on one end, and series with self contained seasons on the other. For example, ''Series/GilligansIsland'' is [[StatusQuoIsGod unchanging]] from season to season. Toward the opposite extreme, seasons in ''Anime/SailorMoon'' ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'' and ''Series/{{Blackadder}}'' are basically separate shows with an identical or slightly-shifting cast (and some shows don't even have ''that'' commonality between seasons -- see ''Series/{{Skins}}'', below). In the middle, a show like ''Series/StargateSG1'' has no distinct seasons, but is threaded together by multiple subplots while staying episodic.
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Put another way, you can watch any episode of ''Series/GilligansIsland'' and be equally entertained, without worrying that you've missed important plot points (it's not like they'll [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption ever get off the island]] or [[JustEatGilligan something]]). While that's also mostly true with ''Stargate SG-1'', seeing more episodes in order lets you see character development over time and several subplots rise and get resolved, letting you get more enjoyment over time. A slightly-less fluid series, like ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' or ''Series/MadMen'', needs to be seen with all the seasons in order if one wants to fully "get" it. Further toward the abrupt end, you can start with the beginning of any particular season of ''Anime/SailorMoon'', but you will be left scratching your head if you start in the middle of a season.
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Put another way, you can watch any episode of ''Series/GilligansIsland'' and be equally entertained, without worrying that you've missed important plot points (it's not like they'll [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption ever get off the island]] or [[JustEatGilligan something]]). While that's also mostly true with ''Stargate SG-1'', seeing more episodes in order lets you see character development over time and several subplots rise and get resolved, letting you get more enjoyment over time. A slightly-less fluid series, like ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' ''Series/GameOfThrones'' or ''Series/MadMen'', needs to be seen with all the seasons in order if one wants to fully "get" it. Further toward the abrupt end, you can start with the beginning of any particular season of ''Anime/SailorMoon'', but you will be left scratching your head if you start in the middle of a season.
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''[[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]]'' and ''Series/{{Angel}}'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} originals not in above category ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} originals not in above category ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''[[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]]'' and ''Series/{{Angel}}'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'',''Series/{{Angel}}'' (season 1), ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'', ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} originals not in above category ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'', ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} originals not in above category ||
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It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. For example, while ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has the MythArc of the Dominion War in its later seasons, it still has smaller arcs -- such as character relationships, or smaller goings-on about the station -- that also help differentiate between episodes (though many are still tied into the larger plot). Likewise, ''Series/GameOfThrones'' has both the broader, series-long arcs of "who will succeed to the Iron Throne?" and "what are we going to do about the White Walkers?" happening in the background of its individual season arcs. The question is where the average viewer would look first to distinguish between seasons. A ''[=DS9=]'' fan would probably think first about where the story is in the Dominion War, whereas a ''Game of Thrones'' fan would think about the season-arcs: "Sansa is back in the North but the Starks don't have Winterfell back yet, so this must be season 6." Of course, this is all somewhat subjective, as every individual viewer watches series differently, even if there are broader fandom patterns.
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It is worth nothing that not all series fit neatly into these categories, including some of the ones categorized here. Most series have A- and B-plots, which can have different levels of fluidity. For example, while ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has the MythArc of the Dominion War in its later seasons, it still has smaller arcs -- such as character relationships, or smaller goings-on about the station -- that also help differentiate between episodes (though many are still tied into the larger plot). Likewise, ''Series/GameOfThrones'' has both the broader, series-long arcs of "who will succeed to the Iron Throne?" and "what are we going to do about the White Walkers?" happening in the background of its individual season arcs. The story structure of ''Series/{{Glee}}'' is highly episodic (with a high number of "theme episodes" based on a particular musical artist or holiday) but there are dramatic shifts in the cast and character dynamics to keep seasons distinct. The question is where the average viewer would look first to distinguish between seasons. A ''[=DS9=]'' fan viewer would probably think first about where the story is in the Dominion War, whereas a ''Game of Thrones'' fan viewer would think about the smaller season-arcs: "Sansa is back in the North and Jon are reunited but the Starks they don't have Winterfell back yet, so this must be season 6." A ''Glee'' viewer would look to which characters are around, and who is dating whom. Of course, this is all somewhat subjective, as every individual viewer watches series differently, even if there are but one can find broader fandom patterns.
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The far abrupt end would feature shows that do a complete series reboot with each season, in both plot ''and'' cast, to the point where they really are completely different shows joined under [[SeriesFranchise the same name]] or [[ThematicSeries broader concept]]. An example of that would be ''Series/{{Skins}}'', which starts with a completely new group of characters (save an occasional AscendedExtra or two) and storylines every two seasons, as the old characters graduate from [[UsefulNotes/BritishEducationSystem Roundview College]] and leave Bristol. Other than the setting and the general focus on [[EverybodyHasLotsOfSex sex,]] [[EverybodyMustGetStoned drugs]] [[APartyAlsoKnownAsAnOrgy and parties]], each new "generation" (as these two-season sets are known) is completely distinct from the others, and many ''Skins'' fans see them as entirely separate works. Lots of fans of the show start with a later generation and then watch the older ones, and are no worse for the wear. Series on this end can sometimes function as an anthology series, but on a season rather than episode level: examples of this include ''Series/AmericanHorrorStory'' and ''Series/TrueDetective''.
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The far abrupt end would feature shows that do a complete series reboot with each season, in both plot ''and'' cast, season to the point where they really are completely different shows joined under [[SeriesFranchise joined under the same name]] or [[ThematicSeries following a broader concept]]. An example of that would be ''Series/{{Skins}}'', which starts with a completely new group of characters (save an occasional AscendedExtra or two) and storylines every two seasons, as the old characters graduate from [[UsefulNotes/BritishEducationSystem Roundview College]] and leave Bristol. Other than the setting and the general focus on [[EverybodyHasLotsOfSex sex,]] [[EverybodyMustGetStoned drugs]] [[APartyAlsoKnownAsAnOrgy and parties]], each new "generation" (as these two-season sets are known) is completely distinct from the others, and many ''Skins'' fans see them as entirely separate works. Lots of fans of the show start with a later generation and then watch the older ones, and are no worse for the wear. Series on this end can sometimes function as an anthology series, but on a season rather than episode level: examples of this include ''Series/AmericanHorrorStory'' and ''Series/TrueDetective''.
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|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]'''|| Series-long MythArc || ''Series/BabylonFive'', ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (later seasons), the Revival series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', most anime and NoughtiesDramaSeries. [[TheNewTens "Peak]] [[TheNewTwenties TV"]] prestige series start to show up here. ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''[[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]]'' and ''Series/{{Angel}}'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} series ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} series not in above category ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} series not in above category ||
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|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''[[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]]'' and ''Series/{{Angel}}'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} original series ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}}series originals not in above category ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}}
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|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]'''|| Series-long MythArc || ''Series/BabylonFive'', ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (later seasons), the Revival series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', most anime and NoughtiesDramaSeries, NoughtiesDramaSeries. [[TheNewTens "Peak]] [[TheNewTwenties TV"]] prestige series start to show up here. ||
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|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]'''|| Series-long MythArc || ''Series/BabylonFive'', ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (later seasons), the Revival series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', most anime and NoughtiesDramaSeries NoughtiesDramaSeries, [[TheNewTens "Peak]] [[TheNewTwenties TV"]] prestige series start to show up here. ||
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|| || All stand-alone episodes, no arcs, but with some degree of continuity (e.g. dead characters stay dead) || ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'', early seasons of ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', and most other shows that follow the AdventureTowns or MonsterOfTheWeek format. Most adult animated comedies, including ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', and ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' in its later seasons. Most modern {{Sit Com}}s. ||
|| || Usually stand-alone, but occasionally has arcs || ''Franchise/LawAndOrder'' and its various spin-offs, ''Series/TheVicarOfDibley'' and other standard {{Brit Com}}s, ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', ''Anime/CowboyBebop'', the Classic series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', most [[UsefulNotes/TheMillenniumAgeOfAnimation Millennium Age]] WesternAnimation. Typical abruptness limit for WesternAnimation and {{SitCom}}s. ||
|| || Usually stand-alone, but occasionally has arcs || ''Franchise/LawAndOrder'' and its various spin-offs, ''Series/TheVicarOfDibley'' and other standard {{Brit Com}}s, ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', ''Anime/CowboyBebop'', the Classic series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', most [[UsefulNotes/TheMillenniumAgeOfAnimation Millennium Age]] WesternAnimation. Typical abruptness limit for WesternAnimation and {{SitCom}}s. ||
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|| Multiple [[HalfArcSeason smaller arcs]] not directly tied to seasons || ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (later seasons), ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (early seasons), ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'', ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'', ''Series/StargateSG1'' (except for [[PostScriptSeason seasons 8 & 9]]), ''Series/{{Succession}}'', most [[SoapOpera Soap Operas]] ||
|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''[[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]]'' and ''Series/{{Angel}}'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} series ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} series not in above category ||
|| || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''[[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]]'' and ''Series/{{Angel}}'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} series ||
|| || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} series not in above category ||
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|| || Multiple [[HalfArcSeason smaller arcs]] not directly tied to seasons || ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (later seasons), ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (early seasons), ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'', ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'', ''Series/StargateSG1'' (except for [[PostScriptSeason seasons 8 & 9]]), ''Series/{{Succession}}'', most [[SoapOpera Soap Operas]] ||
|| || || Self-contained season-[[StoryArc arcs]], with some overarching plots || ''Series/TwentyFour'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/GameOfThrones'', ''Series/{{Damages}}'', ''[[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]]'' and ''Series/{{Angel}}'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (seasons with the same cast), ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', most [[TeenDrama Teen Dramas]] and [[PrimeTimeSoap Prime Time Soaps]], most Creator/{{Netflix}} series ||
|| || || Highly-distinct seasons with ArcWelding || ''Anime/SailorMoon'', ''Franchise/PowerRangers'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' ([[Anime/DigimonAdventure first]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 two seasons]]), ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', ''Series/TheWire'', Creator/{{Netflix}} series not in above category ||
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|| || Series-long MythArc || ''Series/BabylonFive'', ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (later seasons), the Revival series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', most anime and NoughtiesDramaSeries ||
|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]''' || Multiple [[HalfArcSeason smaller arcs]] not directly tied to seasons || ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (later seasons), ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (early seasons), ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'', ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'', ''Series/StargateSG1'' (except for [[PostScriptSeason seasons 8 & 9]]), ''Series/{{Succession}}'', most [[SoapOpera Soap Operas]] ||
|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]''' || Multiple [[HalfArcSeason smaller arcs]] not directly tied to seasons || ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (later seasons), ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (early seasons), ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'', ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'', ''Series/StargateSG1'' (except for [[PostScriptSeason seasons 8 & 9]]), ''Series/{{Succession}}'', most [[SoapOpera Soap Operas]] ||
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|| || '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]'''|| Series-long MythArc || ''Series/BabylonFive'', ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (later seasons), the Revival series of ''Series/DoctorWho'', most anime and NoughtiesDramaSeries ||
|| '''[[RotatingArcs Dammed]]''' || Multiple [[HalfArcSeason smaller arcs]] not directly tied to seasons || ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (later seasons), ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' (early seasons), ''Series/{{Glee}}'', ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'', ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'', ''Series/StargateSG1'' (except for [[PostScriptSeason seasons 8 & 9]]), ''Series/{{Succession}}'', most [[SoapOpera Soap Operas]] ||
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I'm combining the final two categories since this seems to be highly subjective, based on which element of the story you consider to be a "bigger change." E.g. Blackadder changes the setting each time but not cast, Skins keeps the same setting but changes the cast.
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|| || Highly-distinct seasons, self-contained || ''Series/{{Lexx}}'', ''Series/{{Blackadder}}'', ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'' ||
|| '''[[ThematicSeries Abrupt]]''' || Completely new cast and story each season || ''Series/AmericanHorrorStory'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' (third season onward), ''Franchise/SuperSentai'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (every two seasons), ''Series/TrueDetective'' ||
|| '''[[ThematicSeries Abrupt]]''' || Completely new cast and story each season || ''Series/AmericanHorrorStory'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' (third season onward), ''Franchise/SuperSentai'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (every two seasons), ''Series/TrueDetective'' ||
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|| || Highly-distinct seasons, self-contained || ''Series/{{Lexx}}'', ''Series/{{Blackadder}}'', ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'' ||
|| '''[[ThematicSeries'''[[SeriesFranchise Abrupt]]''' || Completely new cast and story each season Highly-distinct seasons, self-contained, sometimes to the point of being a ThematicSeries || ''Series/AmericanHorrorStory'', ''Series/{{Blackadder}}'', ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' (third season onward), onward), ''Series/{{Lexx}}'', ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', ''Franchise/SuperSentai'', ''Series/{{Skins}}'' (every two seasons), ''Series/TrueDetective'' ||
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While series-long arcs were possible in the broadest sense (think ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries''' "five-year mission"), they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/Netflix'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While series-long arcs were possible in the broadest sense (think ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries''' "five-year mission"), they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/Netflix'' ''Creator/{{Netflix}}'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While series-long arcs were possible in the broadest (think ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries''' "five-year mission"), they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/Netflix'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While series-long arcs were possible in the broadest sense (think ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries''' "five-year mission"), they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/Netflix'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While broad series-long arcs were possible, they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/Netflix'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
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The popularity of these formats have waxed and waned throughout television history, though with a general trend toward more abrupt forms. Before home video, when shows lived and died on their ability to be discovered via channel-surfing and later syndication, fluid series were necessary; you could not expect every viewer to follow the series through to its end. While broad series-long arcs were possible, possible in the broadest (think ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries''' "five-year mission"), they could not be too complex; they needed to still be understandable for someone tuning in halfway through season 5. With the rise of home video and especially [=DVD=]s, it became more possible for shows to lean on their video sales, making series with longer arcs more possible -- though most viewers still discovered television casually, and shows had to remain accessible to them. (Series from this era that required more sustained viewer attention often received lower ratings for it, even if they're remembered fondly now; for instance, ''Series/TheWire'' risked cancellation several times, and only started to gain its reputation via [=DVD=] sales during its later seasons.) With the rise of streaming, though, series that are both less episodic overall and have very distinctive seasons have become more possible, with more viewers favoring "binge-watching" them in large chunks. In the case of sites like ''Creator/Netflix'' that release full seasons at once, highly abrupt seasons are the norm rather than the exception -- and their popularity has led other networks to do the same even if they release in the traditional episode-by-episode fashion. This is while you'll find dramas from the 1960s-1980s closer to the fluid end, 1990s-2000s ones in the middle, and those from TheNewTens further toward the abrupt end.
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