televisiosarjaa

A televisiosarja is a television program consisting of multiple episodes that share characters, a setting, or a premise, released over a period of time. Episodes may be self-contained or part of an ongoing narrative that unfolds across seasons or the entire series.

Production of a televisiosarja typically begins with concept development and pitching, followed by writing, casting, pre-production, filming and post-production. Episode lengths vary by genre and market, commonly ranging from about 20 to 60 minutes. Formats include ongoing serials with continuous storylines, limited or miniseries with a finite episode count, and anthology or procedural series where formats or settings may change between episodes or seasons.

Distribution has evolved with streaming alongside traditional broadcasters. Series may debut on television networks, cable channels, or digital platforms, and releases can be weekly, daily, or all at once on a streaming service. International co-productions, subtitling, and dubbing facilitate global access and reception. In Finland and the Nordic region, televisiosarja is the standard term for this format, with public broadcasters such as Yle and private networks contributing to a diverse slate, and with streaming platforms helping to bring Finnish and Nordic productions to international audiences.