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Secondary strand of a narrative plot
In fiction, a subplot or side story is a strand of the plot that is a supporting side story for any story or for the main plot. Subplots may connect to
Subplot
Main character of a creative work
obstacles and choices. If a story contains a subplot, or is a narrative made up of several stories, then each subplot may have its own protagonist. The protagonist
Protagonist
Play by William Shakespeare
in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian
A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream
1972 Indian film
and social and political corruption are shown. There are four disjunct subplots shown in the film. The prologue of the film follows after the plot of Interview
Calcutta_71
American adult animated sitcom
Esther agrees to give friendship with her school peers another chance. In a subplot, Nathan, Ben, and Abaddon are tasked with restoring electricity to the
Haunted_Hotel
Character who contrasts with another character of a narrative work
the protagonist may also be the antagonist of the plot. In some cases, a subplot can be used as a foil to the main plot. This is especially true in the
Foil_(narrative)
2026 Indian comedy drama film
occasionally lost its primary focus on the family unit during prolonged subplots. Writing for Malayala Manorama, critics praised the movie as a comforting
Avaraachan_&_Sons
1990 novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
having grown accustomed to their comfortable surroundings in England. One subplot features a mix-up at the small country hospital on the day of birth and
Good_Omens
Cause-and-effect events in a narrative
complex interwoven structures, with each part sometimes referred to as a subplot. E. M. Forster described plot events as relating through the principle
Plot_(narrative)
1964 horror film by Roger Corman
story by Edgar Allan Poe, and incorporates a subplot based on another Poe tale, "Hop-Frog". Another subplot is drawn from Torture by Hope by Auguste Villiers
The Masque of the Red Death (1964 film)
The_Masque_of_the_Red_Death_(1964_film)
2021 Marvel Studios film
Church's role in the film was originally meant to be larger, counting with a subplot of his own about Sandman's relationship with his daughter Penny (who was
Spider-Man:_No_Way_Home
1989 film by Dominique Othenin-Girard
Jamie possessing a telepathic link to Michael Myers, as well as a storied subplot in which Myers, under the influence of a cult centered around the ancient
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween_5:_The_Revenge_of_Michael_Myers
Dramatic structure
co-protagonists. The third act features the resolution of the story and its subplots. The climax is the scene or sequence in which the main tensions of the
Three-act_structure
Genre of storytelling that involves heroic humans
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Legend
Self-consistent fictional setting
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Fictional_universe
Type of fictional character
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Antihero
Fictional being in a narrative
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Character_(arts)
1993 US law enforcement siege in Texas
"Waco", which is themed all around the siege. The Waco siege is used as a subplot in the South Park episode, "Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub". In the episode
Waco_siege
Written or spoken commentary for storytelling
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Narration
1995 film by Kim Henkel
serve as caricatures of American youth. Henkel's screenplay introduces a subplot involving a secret society that employs Leatherface and his family to torment
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The_Return_of_the_Texas_Chainsaw_Massacre
Literary genre
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Crime_fiction
Genre of literature, film, and television
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Thriller_(genre)
1998 film by Jonathan Frakes
After Ira Steven Behr reviewed the script, Piller revised it and added a subplot involving a romantic interest for Jean-Luc Picard. The film's ending was
Star_Trek:_Insurrection
referred to as the subplot experimental unit. There are 16 subplot experimental units for this experiment. Current is the subplot factor in this experiment
Restricted_randomization
Character of a work actively opposing the protagonist
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Antagonist
2025 film by Jared Bush and Byron Howard
(November 25, 2025). "Zootopia 2 is a stagnant sequel with one stellar subplot". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 16, 2025. Evans, Olivia (December 5
Zootopia_2
Sequence of situations in narrative theory
seen in the eyes of those characters that together form a plot element or subplot in the work of fiction. In this sense, each narrative thread is the narrative
Narrative_thread
Story in a nested narration that brackets one or more embedded stories
literary device to tell the story of Heathcliff and Catherine, along with the subplots. Her sister Anne uses this device in her epistolary novel The Tenant of
Frame_story
Play by William Shakespeare
drinking, until she becomes a desirable, compliant, and obedient bride. The subplot features a competition among the suitors of Katherina's younger sister
The_Taming_of_the_Shrew
Genre of fiction about fiction
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Metafiction
Literary archetype
Trickster subplot in The Relapse: Tom Fashion, pretending to be Lord Foppington, parleys with Sir Tunbelly Clumsey in a 19th-century illustration by William
Trickster
Literary genre
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Mystery_fiction
Story plot device
Crystal from the story altogether" during the process of "paring down subplots and characters, removing elements that either slowed things down or required
MacGuffin
1995 film by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Nizhalgal Ravi. Music was by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were by Vaali. The comedy subplot was inspired by Crazy Mohan's play Madhu +2. The film was successful at
Chinna_Vathiyar
2003 Canadian television miniseries
focuses on Ernst Hanfstaengl's influence on Hitler's rise to power. A subplot follows the struggles of Fritz Gerlich, a German journalist who opposes
Hitler:_The_Rise_of_Evil
10th episode of the 6th season of Futurama
different crew member's body. The episode is composed of multiple subplots, with the main subplot being Bender attempting to steal a crown, but ending up switching
The_Prisoner_of_Benda
2019 film by Marc Lawrence
storylines, and humor, as well as with star Anna Kendrick. [...] The subplots of kids being deemed naughty or nice and families seeking togetherness
Noelle_(2019_film)
7th episode of the 10th season of The Simpsons
to study and receives an A+++ grade, but becomes guilt-ridden. In the subplot, Homer buys a lobster with the intention of fattening him up to eat, but
Lisa_Gets_an_"A"
Season of television series
The second season of the American drama television series 24, also known as Day 2, was first broadcast from October 29, 2002, to May 20, 2003, on Fox.
24_season_2
American actress (born 1954)
show due to the stillbirth, opting instead to write off her absences in a subplot in which Peg is traveling the world to reunite her parents. In scenes where
Katey_Sagal
1984 American film by Paul Mazursky
Moscow on the Hudson is a 1984 American comedy-drama movie with a romance subplot. It was written and directed by Paul Mazursky. Moscow on the Hudson was
Moscow_on_the_Hudson
2005 novel by Daniel Kehlmann
Bonpland's travels in America and Humboldt's meeting with Gauss in 1828. One subplot fictionalises the conflict between Gauss and his son Eugene; while Eugene
Measuring_the_World
2021 Marvel Studios film
environments", but wrote that the narrative "struggles to juggle its many subplots and tries to do too much". Mark Kennedy of the Associated Press criticized
Eternals_(film)
2007 American film
phones are often passed off to avoid tracing; the DVD extras explain a subplot on this concept that was cut from the film. Director Gavin Hood stated
Rendition_(film)
Sebastian Saga from using Ricky's music to take over the world. In the subplot, Clover has a crush on schoolmate Damon Reynolds, who plays guitar and
List of Totally Spies! episodes
List_of_Totally_Spies!_episodes
American filmmaker (born 1970)
follows a beleaguered entrepreneur in love with his sister's co-worker. A subplot was inspired by civil engineer David Phillips. Sandler received critical
Paul_Thomas_Anderson
characters". They remarked how each character from the series had two subplots making the reader hard to remember although that made them more complex
List_of_Bleach_characters
2006–2008 American animated TV series
the characters deal with through the rest of the episode, with a minor subplot running beneath the main plot. After the problem is resolved, the LilyMu
Kappa_Mikey
1993 film by George P. Cosmatos
with producer James Jacks to pare down Jarre's sprawling script, deleting subplots and emphasizing the relationship between Wyatt and Doc. One way or another
Tombstone_(film)
1997 film by Gus Van Sant
around the city, as Affleck and Damon felt they had to include an action subplot to make the film commercially appealing. The duo improvised some of the
Good_Will_Hunting
Narrative device used in literature
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Stream_of_consciousness
Character in a narrative that is not focused on by the primary storyline
if they gain sufficient approval from their audience. Bit part Henchman Subplot Supporting actor "What is a Supporting Character — And Why They Matter"
Supporting_character
2nd episode of the 6th season of South Park
a parody of underdog sports films from the 1980s and 1990s, while the subplot was conceived while Parker and co-creator Matt Stone were repeatedly annoyed
Asspen
American comedian (born 1958)
He wrote two episodes of Seinfeld ("The Soup" and the Kramer/chimpanzee subplot of "The Face Painter"). He also appeared as Fred in the episode "The Secret
Fred_Stoller
1st episode of the 2nd season of Friday Night Lights
critics, who praised the performances and new storylines. However, the subplot with Landry and Tyra was widely panned by critics and audiences, feeling
Last Days of Summer (Friday Night Lights)
Last_Days_of_Summer_(Friday_Night_Lights)
2001 film by Priyadarshan
is based on the 1988 English movie A Fish Called Wanda with the added subplot of the two lead actors seeking shelter in the house of an old blind couple
Kakkakuyil
Genre of prose fiction with a roguish hero
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Picaresque_novel
Canadian actor, improvisor, filmmaker, writer and director
directed and produced a number of independent films, including Rio Loco, Subplot, Subplot II and Hearts of Plastic. In March 2026 he was being treated for leukemia
Dana_Andersen
6th episode of the 1st season of Rick and Morty
The episode received critical acclaim, receiving praise for its story, subplot, and ending. It was seen by 1.7 million viewers at first airing. The title
Rick_Potion_No._9
American fantasy drama television series
to Antonia's power, binds her against her will to acquire her powers. Subplots include Lafayette's introduction to the world of magic and his abilities
True_Blood
Narrative technique
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In_medias_res
Type of antihero often characterized by isolation and contemplation
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Byronic_hero
1953 film
being seduced by a spirit that makes him forget all about his family. A subplot, inspired by Guy de Maupassant's 1883 short story "How He Got the Legion
Ugetsu
2003 American action comedy film by Ron Shelton
Rotten Tomatoes consensus stating that the film "suffers from too many subplots and not enough laughs." Sergeant Joe Gavilan is a financially strapped
Hollywood_Homicide
Interjected scene that takes a narrative back in time
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Flashback_(narrative)
Genre of narrative presented in a long format
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Epic_(genre)
2004 Singaporean TV series or program
team's performance eventually improved, thanks to the training. The main subplot revolved around Guo Jingwen. Her constant tardiness earned her the dubious
The_Champion_(TV_series)
Colombian Spanish-language version of Breaking Bad
seasons of Breaking Bad, with alterations to its pacing, visual style, and subplot elements. All five series were shown between June 8 and September 18, 2014;
Metástasis
Irish-Canadian television series
anything at all — like how the series treats a funny and slightly disturbing subplot involving abortion. The show knows that there's a cultural conversation
Sisters_(2023_TV_series)
Central topic, subject, or message within a narrative
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Theme_(narrative)
Secret post-WWII United States program
reformed Hydra within S.H.I.E.L.D. Moonglow – a 2016 novel which features a subplot which is based on Operation Paperclip. A History of What Comes Next – a
Operation_Paperclip
14th episode of the 6th season of The Sopranos
Christopher Moltisanti's horror movie premiering in New York City, with a subplot about Johnny Sack learning that he is terminally ill. Written by Terence
Stage_5_(The_Sopranos)
Overly competent fictional character
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Mary_Sue
Visual and design aspects of a theatre production
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Mise-en-scène
2007 episode of SpongeBob SquarePants directed by Andrew Overtoom
received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, while the Patchy subplot received mixed to negative reviews. Patchy the Pirate is stuck in traffic
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis
SpongeBob's_Atlantis_SquarePantis
Fictional town in the Pokémon universe
ground for deceased Pokémon and a location to find Ghost-type Pokémon. A subplot in the town involves the tower being haunted by the ghost of a dead Marowak
Lavender_Town
8th episode of the 1st season of South Park
Struthers is hoarding the charity's food for herself. In an accompanying subplot, after genetically engineered turkeys attack South Park residents, Chef
Starvin'_Marvin
2000 French miniseries
many subplots that were not present in the original story and radically altering characterizations. Some of the changes include adding a subplot where
Les Misérables (2000 miniseries)
Les_Misérables_(2000_miniseries)
Ancient Norse prose stories and histories
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Saga
1999 crime novel by Colin Dexter, last in Inspector Morse series
Morse trying to hide the fact Yvonne had had an affair with Strange and a subplot involving the suicide of a teacher having an affair with teenager Roy Holmes
The_Remorseful_Day
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List_of_genres
Fictional character from American Dad!
frequently being the subject or facilitator of an episode's main story or subplot. This also helps to amplify his pansexuality and androgynous nature, which
Roger_(American_Dad!)
8th episode of the 6th season of The Sopranos
episode had positive reviews, with critics questioning the execution of the subplot about Vito's affair. James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Lorraine Bracco as
Johnny_Cakes_(The_Sopranos)
Street Fighter character
several episodes during the first season and is the central focus of a subplot in the second season. During the first season, she is an ally of Guile
Cammy
Literary device
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Allegory
American actress (born 2001)
(Telugu/Kannada) Junior. BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle stated, "The romantic subplot with Sreeleela feels forced and lacks any emotional weight, though she
Sreeleela
Element of story structure
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Denouement
1976 film by Jack Smight
particularly involving the use of stock footage and an unnecessary romance subplot, the music score by John Williams and the cinematography by Harry Stradling
Midway_(1976_film)
1993 film by Barry Sonnenfeld
revolves around the family's adjustments to the birth of new baby Pubert. Subplots include Uncle Fester Addams marrying the new nanny Debbie Jellinsky, who
Addams_Family_Values
Narrative technique
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Plot_twist
Style of fiction storytelling involving narration
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Diegesis
Literary element
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Story_structure
Film by Danny Boyle
upset because the gravity is wrong." Boyle originally included romantic subplots, including a sex scene planned between the characters Capa (Murphy) and
Sunshine_(2007_film)
2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates
Chelsea Fox in EastEnders. The character, as well as the entire Quidditch subplot, was ultimately cut from the film. Benjamin did record sound clips for
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
Harry_Potter_and_the_Order_of_the_Phoenix_(film)
2014 Turkish film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Bilge Ceylan, adapted from the novella "The Wife" by Anton Chekhov and one subplot of The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The story is set in Anatolia
Winter_Sleep_(film)
Second most important character in a narrative
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Deuteragonist
Irish animated children's television series
trying to capture the legendary Fir Darrig. Each story also features a subplot featuring a sheep named Wiley (voiced by Mel Brooks), who lives at Raloo
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Jakers!_The_Adventures_of_Piggley_Winks
Canadian television series
infatuation with her and his inability to express his feelings provide a light subplot. Dr. Ogden says she is reluctant to marry Murdoch because she knows he
Murdoch_Mysteries
Line of tablet computers by Apple
2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010. Siegler, MG (January 28, 2010). "The Subplots Of The iPad Blockbuster". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on January
IPad
1991 Indian film
similarities to the director's previous En Rasavin Manasile, called the comedy subplot "puerile" and some of the songs as "soulful". NKS (20 December 1991). "Thoodhu
Thoothu_Po_Chellakkiliye
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