Ohutsarjoja

Ohutsarjoja is a term used in Finnish media discourse to describe a category of series characterized by brevity and modular storytelling. The phrase translates roughly as "thin series" and is applied to television and online formats where episodes are short and narratives are loosely connected rather than tightly serialized.

Typical features include short episode runtimes, rapid release schedules, and a focus on mood, concept, or standalone segments rather than long, interconnected plotlines. Critics use the term to distinguish such formats from traditional serial dramas and from single-episode films or fully serialized narratives. Ohutsarjoja is often associated with streaming platforms and short-form online video culture, where audiences may prefer quick, repeatable viewing experiences.

In scholarly and critical usage, ohutsarjoja is informal and its exact boundaries are debated. Some commentators include web series, micro-series, or anthology-style works under the umbrella, while others reserve the label for programs that intentionally minimize ongoing story commitments. The etymology combines Finnish ohut "thin" and sarja "series."