there is a series vs there are a series

Both phrases are used, but they have different contexts. 'There is a series' is correct when referring to a singular series, while 'There are a series' is correct when referring to multiple series. The choice between 'is' and 'are' depends on the number of series being discussed.

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there is a series

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular series.

Use 'there is a series' when talking about a single series or collection of related things.

Examples:

There is a series of books that I want to read.
There is a series of events planned for next week.

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As things currently stand, there is a series of bilateral agreements between individual EU Member States and the United States.
However at IBSFC level, where the new Member States bordering the Baltic Sea are all involved, there is a series of Recommendations regarding the Salmon Action Plan 1997-2010, which includes that wild salmon populations shall be re-established in potential salmon rivers.
In conclusion, there is a series of amendments emphasising the scientific impact of the consequences of climate change on the world's oceans.
There is a series of amendments regarding deadlines, procedures and monitoring, in particular Amendments Nos 7, 11 and 14.
It is always possible to do more and to do it better, but the truth is that, as I have already said, there is a series of legal instruments which duly correspond to this desire to effectively combat this type of offence.
At the moment, there is a series of definitions of sensitive areas created, in particular, by the United Nations and the Alpine Convention, and also by the Community legislation on the protection of the environment.
Lastly, there is a series of interrelated matters.
Additionally, there is a series of independent impact studies, carried out by research centres, government bodies and universities.
But there is a series of more political issues which I should like to mention.
Here there is a series of good suggestions for improvement which have been promised to us.
And there is a series of new criminal cases.
In fact, there is a series of challenges facing Member States, whose proper solutions can only be found at EU level.
Next, there is a series of amendments - numbers 3 and 4 - with which we have problems on a number of objective grounds.
As in the other chapters of the framework programme, within information technology there is a series of key horizontal actions relating to disciplines in both pure sciences and social sciences.
Now we all know that there is a series of elements that is absolutely necessary so that we can come back to peace agreements.
Imagine that, in a system of raging rivers, there is a series of dams.
However, there is a series of Commission initiatives which are aimed at improving the longer term competitiveness of European agriculture, thus improving the resilience of farm holdings to crisis.
However, there is a series of 'permitted claims' appearing on a list drawn up by the Commission (under the procedure set out in Article 13) which may be used without undergoing any procedure whatsoever.
Yet, immediately on from that, there is a series of articles which explain why Turkey does not fulfil the Copenhagen criteria for recognition as a candidate country!
You will be aware that very often there is a series of special credits within the development assistance mechanisms dedicated to financing development assistance projects provided that they favour the implementation or realisation of contacts with companies located in the States.

Alternatives:

There is a set
There is a collection
There is a sequence
There is a group
There is a line

there are a series

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple series.

Use 'there are a series' when talking about multiple series or collections of related things.