soap opera

My grandmother never misses an episode of her favorite afternoon soap opera.

(Chinese) 我祖母从不错过她最喜欢的下午档肥皂剧的任何一集。

Characters in a soap opera often experience many dramatic marriages and betrayals.

(Chinese) 肥皂剧中的角色经常经历许多戏剧性的婚姻和背叛。