Duology
A duology is a set of two works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as two individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, and video games, and are less common in other art forms. Two-part works that are considered components of a larger work also exist, but they are not commonly referred to with the term "duology".
Most duologies are works of fiction involving the same characters or setting. Others can be connected only by theme or in less obvious ways.
Characteristics
A duology typically consists of two separate works that share a common narrative, setting, characters, or theme. Unlike standalone sequels, the two parts of a duology are often conceived as a connected artistic project and are intended to complement one another.
Duologies may tell a single story across two installments or present two independent stories that explore related ideas. In some cases, the second work serves as a direct continuation of the first, while in others both works can be experienced separately.
In popular culture
Duologies have become increasingly common in literature, film, television, and video games. Authors and creators sometimes choose the format when a story is too extensive for a single work but does not require the length of a trilogy or larger series.
The format allows creators to develop characters and themes across multiple installments while maintaining a relatively concise narrative structure. Many fantasy, science fiction, and adventure works have been released as duologies.
Comparison with trilogies
While trilogies consist of three related works, duologies are limited to two installments. Some critics have argued that duologies provide a more focused narrative structure by reducing the need for transitional middle entries often associated with trilogies.
However, trilogies remain more common in popular media because they allow for greater world-building and character development. The choice between a duology and a trilogy generally depends on the scope of the story being told.
Examples
Film
- Ant-Man // Ant-Man and the Wasp
- Blade Runner // Blade Runner 2049
- Creed // Creed II
- Finding Nemo // Finding Dory
- Frozen // Frozen II
- The Incredibles // Incredibles 2
- It // It Chapter Two
- Kill Bill: Volume 1 // Kill Bill: Volume 2
- Monsters, Inc. // Monsters University
- National Treasure // National Treasure: Book of Secrets
- Paddington // Paddington 2
- Sherlock Holmes // Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
- Top Gun // Top Gun: Maverick
- Twitches // Twitches Too
- Wreck-It Ralph // Ralph Breaks the Internet
- Zombieland // Zombieland: Double Tap
- 21 Jump Street // 22 Jump Street
Literature
Videogames
- Banjo-Kazooie // Banjo-Tooie
- The Last of Us // The Last of Us Part II
- Medievil // Medievil 2
- Ori and the Blind Forest // Ori and the Will of the Wisps
- Portal // Portal 2
- Red Dead Redemption // Red Dead Redemption 2
See also
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