Synopsis - Technical Style Guide
Synopsis - Technical Style Guide
Content synopses must accurately convey the structural narrative, tone, and genre of a title to set precise user expectations. All delivery partners must adhere to the following metadata integrity guardrails:
Creative Intent: Editorial copy must capture the core essence of the property without resorting to clickbait, misleading hooks, or over-promotion.
Spoiler Prevention: Do not include pivotal plot points, twists, or narrative resolutions. Metadata must protect the viewing experience for first-time audiences.
To ensure seamless integration across TV, mobile, and web user interfaces, all submitted metadata must strictly comply with the following structural limits:
Character Volume: Synopses must be tightly optimized between 100 and 150 characters. There is an absolute structural maximum of 153 characters (including spaces). Over-length submissions will fail system ingestion pipelines.
Lifecycle: Content must remain evergreen. Avoid time-sensitive framing, topical buzzwords, or references that could decay as the asset ages.
Editorial Standards: Submissions must follow US English conventions, strictly guided by the AP Stylebook and Merriam-Webster Unabridged. Grammatical accuracy is non-negotiable.
Compliance (Living Room Safe): Language must remain entirely inclusive and universally appropriate for general multi-generational audiences. Avoid regional idioms, offensive phrasing, or alienating jargon.