👉 Underplotter is a term used in the field of television and film, specifically referring to a character or scene that occurs throughout multiple episodes or films, rather than being presented as an isolated event. The term originates from the use of the word "under" in "under the radar," which implies not being noticed or being unnoticed. In other words, it is a recurring plot element that occurs within a series of episodes, without necessarily having its own story arc. Underplotter can be seen in