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serial drama; TV series; ongoing television drama
A television drama that airs weekly over a set number of episodes, typically one season (one cour) of 10-12 episodes in Japan. Distinguished from single-episode specials or movies.
A television drama format that runs weekly across multiple episodes, forming the backbone of Japanese prime-time programming. In Japan, dramas typically follow a seasonal pattern (winter, spring, summer, fall) with each season lasting about three months (one cour).
Common collocations
- 連続ドラマに出演する: to appear in a serial drama
- 連続ドラマの最終回: the final episode of a serial drama
- 連続ドラマの視聴率: viewership ratings of a serial drama
- 月9ドラマ: Monday 9 PM drama (famous Fuji TV time slot)
Forms
Commonly shortened to 連ドラ (れんドラ) in casual speech. This abbreviation is widely used in everyday conversation, entertainment news, and social media.