Link: https://old.reddit.com/r/television/comments/1tsnx1d/favourite_longrunning_subplots_in_tv/

This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/television by /u/Terrible_Produce_562 on 2026-05-31 06:57:26+00:00.

Title as is. What sub plots in TV that run for ages do you really enjoy?

The Sandpiper case in Better Call Saul. It's always in the background for nearly the entire show as the big case to get triggered.

Boardwalk Empire had Mickey Doyles insurance policy.

Succession had Connor’s presidential run as he was interested in politics from a very young age.

The Sopranos I guess had Chris moving the body of his first hit twice in the show.

The Wire had Fuzzy Dunlop and Mad Men had Seacore Laxatives as a continuous client.

Bojack Horseman is King of this with the adventures of Esteemed Character Actress and Fugitive of the Law Margo Martindale…