web series

Meaning

A 'web series' is a series of scripted or non-scripted videos, generally in episodic form, released on the internet. Unlike traditional television shows, they are designed specifically for online platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or dedicated streaming sites. They are often shorter in length and can be produced by independent creators or major studios.

Examples

• I spent the entire weekend binge-watching a new indie web series on YouTube.

  I spent the entire weekend binge-watching a new indie web series on YouTube.

• Many famous actors started their careers by starring in a low-budget web series.

  Many famous actors started their careers by starring in a low-budget web series.

• The production quality of this web series is just as good as any television show.

  The production quality of this web series is just as good as any television show.

• They decided to release their project as a web series to reach a global audience directly.

  They decided to release their project as a web series to reach a global audience directly.

• Have you seen the latest episode of that comedy web series everyone is talking about?

  Have you seen the latest episode of that comedy web series everyone is talking about?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I watched a web serial yesterday.

  ✓ I watched a web series yesterday.

  'Serial' is rarely used in modern English for online video content; 'series' is the standard term. Note that 'series' is both singular and plural.

• ✗ She is acting in a net series.

  ✓ She is acting in a web series.

  Native speakers use 'web series' or 'online series' to describe internet-based shows, not 'net series'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Instead of pitching to TV networks, they launched their comedy ___ on YouTube.

  💡 A show made specifically for the internet.

  Show answer

  web series

• This new ___ has only ten-minute episodes, which is perfect for my daily commute.

  💡 An episodic online video program.

  Show answer

  web series