subplot
noun
sub·plot
ˈsəb-ˌplät 
1
: a subordinate plot in fiction or drama
2
: a subdivision of an experimental plot of land
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Cherry played a supporting role in the season 2 subplot in which Rue (Zendaya) becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict with drug lord Laurie (Martha Kelly).
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EW.com, 8 June 2024
In short, Foster nails this performance, bringing what is, ever has been and always will be a mid-tier musical that has more unnecessary subplots and sing-song padding than an old mattress has feathers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Ralph proves to be a steady supporting presence, despite a confounding subplot concerning her devout Christian daughter and gay grandson.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024
There are rom-com style subplots for Beezus and for their Aunt Bea (Ginnifer Goodwin), who reconnects with a hunky old flame played by Josh Duhamel.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 10 July 2024
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EW.com, 8 June 2024
In short, Foster nails this performance, bringing what is, ever has been and always will be a mid-tier musical that has more unnecessary subplots and sing-song padding than an old mattress has feathers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Ralph proves to be a steady supporting presence, despite a confounding subplot concerning her devout Christian daughter and gay grandson.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024
There are rom-com style subplots for Beezus and for their Aunt Bea (Ginnifer Goodwin), who reconnects with a hunky old flame played by Josh Duhamel.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 10 July 2024
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subplot
noun
sub·plot
ˈsəb-ˌplät
: a subordinate plot in fiction or drama
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