сериа́л — meaning in English

serial

English meaning

drama noun A play written for the stage, television, radio, or film, acted out by performers taking on characters.
series noun A number of related things that come one after another, or a set of connected events.

сериа́л is used for these senses in English:

drama (countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
series (broadcasting) A television or radio program consisting of several episodes that are broadcast at regular intervals.
soap opera (countable) A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

noun A play written for the stage, television, radio, or film, acted out by performers taking on characters.
noun An intense, emotionally charged real-life situation or conflict.
noun Exaggerated, attention-seeking behaviour, gossip, or unnecessary conflict.

noun A number of related things that come one after another, or a set of connected events.
noun A television or radio programme broadcast in multiple episodes.
noun In mathematics, the sum of the terms of a sequence.
noun A set of games or matches played between two teams, aiming for an overall win.