Film Language Tag: arc, television
In television, an arc refers to a character's journey from A through B, C, and D to E. Arcs can extend across an entire series, one or two seasons, or a sequence of episodes.
Brian Spies on His Neighbor
"Episode 3", More Tales of the City: Season 1, Episode 3
After cleaning his apartment, Brian (Whip Hubley) spies upon and exchanges charged messages with an unidentified female neighbor in a high-rise across the street.
Meeting Anna Madrigal
"Episode 3", More Tales of the City: Season 1, Episode 3
Mother Mucca (Jackie Burroughs) is pressed by Mona Ramsey (Nina Siemaszko), her granddaughter, to go meet Anna Madrigal (Olympia Dukakis), who she has only ever known as her son, before Anna's gender transition and estrangement.
Janeing
"Episode 4", More Tales of the City: Season 1, Episode 4
While taking Frannie (Diana Leblanc) to a women's retreat, Helena (Domini Blythe) teaches her about "Janeing," a cathartic yell meant to give women a sense of release.
Mouse Dictates a Letter to His Parents
"Episode 4", More Tales of the City: Season 1, Episode 4
While Michael "Mouse" Tolliver (Paul Hopkins) is in the hospital with an acute illness, Mona (Nina Siemaszko) reads him a letter from his parents filled with homophobic remarks. After Mona and Anna (Olympia Dukakis) comfort him, he asks to dictate a letter in response where he comes out as gay.
Mouse’s Prognosis
"Episode 4", More Tales of the City: Season 1, Episode 4
Dr. Jon Fielding (Billy Campbell) visits Michael "Mouse" Tolliver (Paul Hopkins) in the hospital where he works, where he receives a brief and solicitous phone call from Beauchamp Day (Thomas Gibson). After telling Beauchamp off, he offers Mouse a gift and they discuss Mouse's prognosis.
Shake It Up Chicago Auditions
"Start It Up", Shake It Up: Season 1, Episode 1
CeCe (Bella Thorne) and Rocky (Zendaya) audition for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be background dancers for Shake It Up Chicago.