Plot Characteristics describe things that happen within the plot line of a series. These should happen throughout the series as a whole, and not just a few episodes — for example, if there are flashbacks in 2 episodes of a 50-episode series, Flashbacks should not be selected as a Plot Characteristic.
| Betrayal |
| Deception |
| Escape |
| Flashbacks |
| Infidelity |
| Interracial Love |
| Jealousy |
| Love Triangle |
| Revenge |
| Satire |
| Spoof |
| Surprise Ending |