Also note, by the authors admission, book #4 is in the works.

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Depends on the type of the show. The term started largely with X-Files but “monsters of the week” type series where most episodes can be played as a stand-alone even if some or most have an impact on a greater story. So those types of shows have many more individuals around for a single use episode only instead of a dedicated right short one season story.

The ham sandwich probably has more culture too