storyline

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And because the storyline called for employees who already knew one another, actors had to memorize years of shared backstory in case Norman asked about their history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Granted, this upscaled, agreeably rangy treatment of an adventure storyline that wouldn’t have been out of place on the show could have attempted more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Keyworth said the second series also explored a more vulnerable side to Janie, including through a storyline involving her estranged father, played by Owen Teale.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The story has already served its purpose for Pratt, functioning exactly as a reality TV storyline is supposed to.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

They knew the storyline, and it had promise as a radio drama.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow