These are dramas which involve a continuing story with the same set of characters: a ​ (a)   is usually set in a historical context; a ​ (b)   is set in a contemporary, modern context.

They are about real events/stories happening at the moment: a​ (a)   has feature stories about different topics in the news; the ​ (b)   is made up of shorter stories about the most current (immediate) events.

Both involve a competition between teams or individuals: a ​ (a)   can have many formats, including a quiz format;

a​ (b)   limited to question/answer formats.

Both are comedies/funny: a ​ (a)   has a lot of short comedy pieces; a ​ (b)   is normally a single story and

the stories connect in some way from episode to episode although each episode is self-contained.

Both are factual programmes: a ​ (a)   can be on any factual topic, e.g. scientific historical, cultural, and is made from real footage; a ​ (b)   is often about historical events and includes re-enacted sequences, ie. sequences performed by actors but made to look real.

Both involve more than one programme: a ​ (a)   can be factual or, in a drama series, each episode is usually a different story, but with the same characters; a ​ (b)   is a single story broken up into different episodes.

Both are exciting and often involve danger and facing and solving a problem: a ​ (a)   can be a combination of genres or types, it can include sci-fi, fantasy, detective, action type content, but it’s always made to create excitement (or’thrills); a ​ (b)   usually focuses only on police work in connection with crime and as a series has the same characters with a different story every episode.

I love watching ​ (a)   that take me on virtual safaris, where I can witness the beauty of nature and learn about different animal species.

​ (b)   transport viewers to different eras with their lavish sets, exquisite costumes, and intricate storytelling.

I prefer to watch the ​ (c)   to stay updated on current events and global developments.

​ (d)   like "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" test contestants' knowledge and wit as they aim for the grand prize.

The ​ (e)   I'm watching follows the daily antics of a group of friends living in the same apartment building.

​ (a)   offer a window into the real world, shedding light on important issues and providing valuable insights.

The ​ (b)   show had me in stitches with its hilarious characters and clever comedic sketches.

The ​ (c)   recreated historical events with such realism that it felt like a journey back in time.

The ​ (d)   I'm following is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge that leaves me eagerly awaiting each new episode.

The ​ (e)   kept me on the edge of my seat as I tried to solve the mysteries alongside the brilliant detective.

The ​ (a)   occurrence left everyone puzzled.

TikTok became a global ​ (b)   almost overnight.

The new movie was a ​ (c)   with audiences worldwide.

Her unique art style ​ (d)   in thousands of admirers.

Pokémon GO became an international ​ (e)   in just a matter of days.

The highly anticipated TV show is set to ​ (a)   next month.

The ​ (b)   downtown area attracted tourists from around the world.

The concert will be ​ (c)   live on television.

The new marketing strategy ​ (d)   in a lot of new customers.

The classic game was ​ (a)   with a modern twist.

The fashion trend was so ​ (b)   that it caught everyone's attention.

The captivating storyline of the book ​ (c)   in readers of all ages.

The smartphone became an international ​ (d)   , revolutionizing communication.

The documentary is set to ​ (e)   on multiple networks next month.

Efforts to ​ (a)   the city's waterfront area have been successful.

Climate change is a global ​ (b)   affecting every corner of the Earth.

The song was such a ​ (c)   that it topped the charts for weeks.

The news will be ​ (d)   to millions of viewers around the world.

The marketing campaign managed to ​ (e)   in record-breaking sales.