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
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
One particularly fun plotline for Deborah that isn’t under wraps is her new romance with a rockstar, played by Christopher Briney.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Garza spoke with Variety about taking on Lara Jean and Peter’s relationship, introducing adulthood into the show’s plotlines — and the original ending to Season 3.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
But the Islamic terrorist plotline is, for all its provocative setup, rather tame.
—Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Plotline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plotline. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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