What is a 'serial' in TV drama?

What is a 'serial' in TV drama?

Pamela Douglas (Screenwriter) gives expert video advice on: How many different types of dramas are on the air today? and more...

Serials are shows that have storylines that do not end each hour, but evolve over the entire season or even over the life of the series. Serialized storytelling has become high-quality drama, where you have great depth in relationships and revelations that continue over years.