high-concept
adjective
high-con·cept
ˈhī-ˈkän-ˌsept 
: having or exploiting elements (such as fast action, glamour, or suspense) that appeal to a wide audience
high-concept movies
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Our team will look for high-end and high-concept miniseries, a limited number of returning crime series, and some young adult outstanding stories.
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Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Meyer is also producing or executive producing several major film and television titles, including Out There, a high-concept sci-fi thriller feature for Netflix.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Bowery’s outré style has also influenced the high-concept looks of pop stars like Lady Gaga and a vast swath of contemporary drag queens — though George said something had been lost in the transition to the mainstream.
—Tom Faber, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
In the high-concept dark dramedy, Hambalek carries out a social experiment.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Meyer is also producing or executive producing several major film and television titles, including Out There, a high-concept sci-fi thriller feature for Netflix.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Bowery’s outré style has also influenced the high-concept looks of pop stars like Lady Gaga and a vast swath of contemporary drag queens — though George said something had been lost in the transition to the mainstream.
—Tom Faber, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
In the high-concept dark dramedy, Hambalek carries out a social experiment.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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“High-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-concept. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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