overplotted
/ˌoʊvərˈplɑtɪd/
adjective
- Describing a story, movie, or play that has too many plot elements, making it confusing or messy.
- The novel was overplotted, with too many characters and twists to keep straight.
- An overplotted script can frustrate audiences who just want a simple story.
- Critics called the film overplotted and hard to enjoy.
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verb
- Past tense or past participle of overplot: added too many events or subplots to a story.
- She overplotted her first draft and had to cut several subplots.
- They had overplotted the play so much that the actors struggled to remember their lines.
- The writer overplotted the series, causing viewers to lose interest.