Exciting series of events (5)
I believe the answer is:
drama
'exciting series of events' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for drama that I've seen before include "interesting spectacles?" , "Exciting play or event" , "Stage play, may be exciting" , "spectacle of emotion" , "shared interest of 6 & 12 [VERDI & SHAKESPEARE]" .)