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The small labels tell you what you will find in an explainer. They are not ratings and they do not judge whether a film or book is good or bad.

On movie and book cards

What the small labels mean

Explains the ending

This explainer includes a clear account of the final scenes.

Compare with the book

The film has a linked book-to-film comparison on PlotGeeks.

Compare with the film

The book has a linked book-to-film comparison on PlotGeeks.

Based on real events

The story draws on documented people or events, so the explainer may also check fact against drama.

Reading or watching order

The title belongs to a supported series or book-and-film sequence with a separate order guide.

Labels such as Crime story, Time-bending story, Horror, and Adventure simply describe the kind of story.

Inside each explainer

Plot, Ending, Recap, and Sources

Plot

Is the story straightforward, or does it involve several timelines, people, or reveals?

Layered means there is more going on, not that the story is better or worse.
Ending

Does the ending speak for itself, or is a short explanation useful?

Needs context means the final choice, reveal, or image deserves a closer look.
Recap

How well does this page work when you only want to remember what happened?

Fast recap means you can get the main events back quickly.
Sources

How much do facts about the real events, book, or historical setting add?

Essential context means those facts are an important part of understanding the story.

Find and read an explainer

Search, sections, and sources

Use Search or the movie, book, and adaptation indexes to find a title. On an explainer, open In this explainer to jump between available sections. Source links and any numbered citations provide supporting information where relevant.

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Spoilers and recently viewed explainers

Ending material is clearly labelled so you can decide when to read it. Recently viewed explainers are optional and stay off until you turn the feature on. When enabled, the small list is stored in your browser on that device; you can clear it or turn it off from the recently viewed panel.

Ratings and verdicts

No borrowed verdicts

PlotGeeks labels describe the content of an explainer. They are not ratings, critic scores, or audience verdicts.

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