as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
a serialized made-for-TV movie
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Recent Examples of serialized
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The Syfy-channel TV show Channel Zero uses some of the best known of these fables as fodder for serialized storytelling.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
This kind of serialized storytelling is central to television.
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Jessica Maddox,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
Also getting positive feedback and in the running for an order is drama In the Line of Fire (fka Protection, which is more serialized than the pure procedural pilots and has a strong family element.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
Stars like Florence Lawrence did not simply appear on screen—rather, their romances, scandals, and personal tragedies were shaped into serialized publicity, their lives turned into ongoing narratives designed to sustain public attention.
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Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Written by abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, the story first appeared as a serialized work in 1851 and was published as a novel the following year.
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Tara Ramanathan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 Mar. 2026
The first cast member was just confirmed, the creative team has deep roots in series-building, and the premise leans into darker, more serialized storytelling than the monster-of-the-week formula most viewers know.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The workflow is designed specifically for serialized formats, with support for recurring characters, multi-episode continuity, and high-volume studio output – functions that generic AI video tools have not prioritized.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The Syfy-channel TV show Channel Zero uses some of the best known of these fables as fodder for serialized storytelling.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
This kind of serialized storytelling is central to television.
—
Jessica Maddox,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
Also getting positive feedback and in the running for an order is drama In the Line of Fire (fka Protection, which is more serialized than the pure procedural pilots and has a strong family element.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.
—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
Stars like Florence Lawrence did not simply appear on screen—rather, their romances, scandals, and personal tragedies were shaped into serialized publicity, their lives turned into ongoing narratives designed to sustain public attention.
—
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Written by abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, the story first appeared as a serialized work in 1851 and was published as a novel the following year.
—
Tara Ramanathan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 Mar. 2026
The first cast member was just confirmed, the creative team has deep roots in series-building, and the premise leans into darker, more serialized storytelling than the monster-of-the-week formula most viewers know.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serialized
Adjective
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Roberts acquired World English, audio with the author narrating, and first serial rights from Joe Veltre of The Gersh Agency.
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What makes serial entrepreneurs excel in this situation is translating their secret sauce into a language that others can understand, use and amplify.
Verb
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Many vigil attendees wore shirts printed with the faces of the victims.
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This version was printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, July 16 to 19, 1776.
Verb
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Amid news of the investigation, TMZ published footage from a 2023 incident involving the former couple, in which Paul was seen yelling and throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby.
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As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney.
Verb
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In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
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The judge also issued Paul custody of Ever on the same midweek day each week without overnights as well as alternating weekends.
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