Divergent - Watch Order: Release Order
The Divergent series follows Tris Prior as she navigates a dystopian society divided into five factions based on personality traits, only to discover she is Divergent: someone who doesn't fit neatly into any single category.
The story builds from personal discovery to large-scale rebellion, with major plot revelations and character relationships that require viewing in release order to fully understand the plot progression.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order

Divergent
In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.

Insurgent
Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.

Allegiant
Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare.
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