Final Fantasy features overarching stories with sequels and mini-series spanning the franchise's history. The Ys series follows protagonist Adol across multiple entries. The Legend of Heroes ...

Huh, true Cowboy Bebop did pull off a "bounty of the week" with an interesting overarching plot for the entire series. So there's at least one show to nail it. More options ...

Marvel's What If...? tackled alternate reality stories with an overarching plot involving the Watcher. Characters like Beta Ray Bill, Ghost Rider, and Iron Fist were ruled off-limits for the show ...