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* HisStoryRepeatsItself
* HistoryRepeats

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* HisStoryRepeatsItself
HisStoryRepeatsItself: A character with a DarkAndTroubledPast faces the same problem at a later point in the story, to show how much they've grown since then.
* HistoryRepeatsHistoryRepeats: A significant plot point from earlier in the story is repeated later on.



* InternalHomage

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* InternalHomageInternalHomage: The story deliberately references something that happened in a past installment.



* IntraFranchiseCrossover

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* IntraFranchiseCrossoverIntraFranchiseCrossover: Multiple versions of the same franchise have a Crossover with each other.



* LeftHanging
* LegendFadesToMyth

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* LeftHanging
LeftHanging: One or more plot threads are never resolved, and/or the viewers are left with a Cliffhanger.
* LegendFadesToMythLegendFadesToMyth: The events of the previous story are forgotten by history and turned into mythology that is told to a future generation.



* NotSoEpisodic
* NotTooDeadToSaveTheDay
* OffscreenRebuilding

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* NotSoEpisodic
NotSoEpisodic: A series that was previously in an episodic format shifts to focusing on an all-encompassing story.
* NotTooDeadToSaveTheDay
NotTooDeadToSaveTheDay: A dead character (or a character who was [[DisneyDeath previously presumed to be dead]]) returns at a pivotal point in the story.
* OffscreenRebuildingOffscreenRebuilding: A building that was destroyed at an earlier point in the story is inexplicably fixed the next time we see it.



* PlotArchaeology

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* PlotArchaeologyPlotArchaeology: A plot arc that was originally thought to be abandoned returns at a later point in the story and finally gets resolved.



* ReimaginingTheArtifact

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* ReimaginingTheArtifactReimaginingTheArtifact: A plot element that originally served no purpose or didn't fit with the rest of the story [[ReconstructedTrope gets brought back in and repurposed]].



* RememberWhenYouBlewUpASun
* ReplacementArtifact

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* RememberWhenYouBlewUpASun
RememberWhenYouBlewUpASun: A character gets reminded of a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome they did in the past as a ContinuityNod.
* ReplacementArtifactReplacementArtifact: A plot point or character from a previous installment is replaced with a newer one that essentially serves the same purpose.



* RetroactiveLegacy

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* RetroactiveLegacyRetroactiveLegacy: A plot point or character has (or is at least implied) to have a rich history and legacy attached to it that exists in-universe.



* SchizoContinuity

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* SchizoContinuitySchizoContinuity: Two works that exist in a SharedUniverse don't exactly share the same continuity.



* SlidingScaleOfContinuity

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* SlidingScaleOfContinuitySlidingScaleOfContinuity: Some works have more continuity and ArchiveBinge than others.



* YearZero

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* YearZeroYearZero: The calendar used in a work uses a major plot point as its basis.
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* {{Retcon}}: Retroactive continuity.

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* {{Retcon}}: Retroactive continuity. Reframing or adding to past events to serve a current plot need.
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* RetCanon: What was once non-canon now is treated as canon thanks to a {{Retcon}}.

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* RetCanon: What was once non-canon now is treated as Elements established in an adaptation are incorporated into the canon thanks to a {{Retcon}}.of the source material.
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* {{Sequel}}: An installment of the series that takes place after previously released installments.

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* {{Sequel}}: An A new installment of the series that takes place after continues the story of the previously released installments.installment(s).
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* NoodleIncident: The characters mention or allude to a past event that happened off-screen in a way that the audience can't really determine how or why it happened.
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* {{Discontinuity}}: When something that was a part of the continuity is no longer regarded or completely changed. Separated into three categories:
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* StationsOfTheCanon: Anchor points that are consistent across different continuities, fanfic or official.

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* StationsOfTheCanon: TheStationsOfTheCanon: Anchor points that are consistent across different continuities, fanfic or official.
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* SequelReset: The first story's resolution is undone for the sequel.
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* StealthSequel: What seems like a new continuity or a completely unrelated work turns out to be a sequel or prequel to the original work partway through.
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* WriterConflictsWithCanon: What the creator says is canon is contradictory to what is apparent in the actual work.

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* AdaptationInducedPlotHole: An adaptation brings in a plot hole that wasn't in the original work.



* CanonDiscontinuity: When an episode or installment of a series is confirmed to be non-canon.



* CerebusRetcon: A retcon wherein an earlier lighthearted or inconsequential event is reinterpreted in a darker and more serious context.
* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: A character abruptly stops making appearances and is never mentioned again.



* ContinuityCavalcade: {{CallBack}}s to many previous episodes or installments are made in one fell swoop.

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* ContinuityCavalcade: {{CallBack}}s [[CallBack Callbacks]] to many previous episodes or installments are made in one fell swoop.



* CosmicRetcon: A retcon is caused by the work's reality being altered by in-universe events.



** IntercontinuityCrossover: There's two ''entirely different'' continuities coming together for a crossover, or two AlternateContinuities for a LongRunner like Batman.
** IntraFranchiseCrossover



* DiagnosisOfGod: A work's creator diagnoses a character outside the work or deny that they have a disorder.



** CanonDiscontinuity: When an episode or installment of a series is confirmed to be non-canon.
** FanonDiscontinuity: When the fans choose to ignore episodes or installments of the series that they dislike.
** NegativeContinuity: Nothing sticks. Apart from the basic {{Canon}}, that is.



* DubInducedPlotHole: A plot hole occurs because of a translation error.



* EveryScarHasAStory: Scars are directly related to a character's BackStory.

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* EveryScarHasAStory: Scars are directly related to a character's BackStory.{{Backstory}}.



* ExpansionPackPast: A character's BackStory receives more and more inconsistent details.

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* ExpansionPackPast: A character's BackStory {{Backstory}} receives more and more inconsistent details.



* FanonWelding: Fans believe Show X and Show Y are secretly canon to one another.

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* FanonDiscontinuity: When the fans choose to ignore episodes or installments of the series that they dislike.
* FanonWelding: Fans believe that Show X and Show Y are secretly canon to one another.another.
* FlipFlopOfGod: The creator keeps changing their mind on what they have to say about the work that isn't actually shown in it, or multiple creators have different opinions on what isn't explained within the work.



* IntercontinuityCrossover: Two ''entirely different'' continuities come together for a crossover, or two {{Alternate Continuit|y}}ies for a {{Long Runner|s}}.



* IntraFranchiseCrossover



* NegativeContinuity: Nothing sticks. Apart from the basic {{Canon}}, that is.



* OrwellianRetcon: The work is modified from its original version and the creators act as if the work was always like that.



** AdaptationInducedPlotHole: An adaptation brings in a plot hole that wasn't in the original work.
** DubInducedPlotHole: The plot hole occurs because of a translation error.



* RememberTheNewGuy: A new character is introduced suddenly and treated as if they were always there.



* RetCanon: What was once non-canon now is treated as canon, thanks to a {{Retcon}}.

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* RetCanon: What was once non-canon now is treated as canon, canon thanks to a {{Retcon}}.



** CerebusRetcon: A retcon where an earlier lighthearted or inconsequential event is reinterpreted in a darker and more serious context.
** ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: A character abruptly stops making appearances and is never mentioned again.
** CosmicRetcon: The retcon is caused by the work's reality being altered by in-universe events.
** OrwellianRetcon: The work is modified from its original version and the creators act as if the work was always like that.
** RememberTheNewGuy: A new character is introduced suddenly and treated as if they were always there.
** RetGone: Time travel is used to erase a character from existence in-universe.
** {{Revision}}: Adding new information about the story that doesn't directly contradict the established canon.
** {{Rewrite}}: Changing the backstory in a way that contradicts established canon.



* RetGone: Time travel is used to erase a character from existence in-universe.



* {{Revision}}: Adding new information about the story that doesn't directly contradict the established canon.



* {{Rewrite}}: Changing the backstory in a way that contradicts established canon.



* ShrugOfGod: The creator avoids giving a straight answer (either due to indifference or not being sure themselves) and prefers to let the audiences make their own conclusions about the unexplained details of canon.



* WordOfDante: In the event that the creator hasn't said anything about the work, fanon is taken as the next best thing to canon.
* WordOfGay: The creator confirms a character to be gay or bisexual.



** DiagnosisOfGod: A work's creator diagnoses a character outside the work or deny they have a disorder.
** FlipFlopOfGod: The creator keeps changing their mind on what they have to say about the work that isn't actually shown in it, or multiple creators have different opinions on what isn't explained within the work.
** GodNeverSaidThat: People's ideas about canon are falsely attributed to the creators.
** ShrugOfGod: The creator avoids giving a straight answer (either due to indifference or not being sure themselves) and prefers to let the audiences make their own conclusions about the unexplained details of canon.
** WordOfDante: In the event that the creator hasn't said anything about the work, fanon is taken as the next best thing to canon.
** WordOfGay: The creator confirms a character to be gay or bisexual.
** WordOfSaintPaul: Details of canon not given in the work itself are revealed by someone close to the creator.

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** DiagnosisOfGod: A work's creator diagnoses a character outside the work or deny they have a disorder.
** FlipFlopOfGod: The creator keeps changing their mind on what they have to say about the work that isn't actually shown in it, or multiple creators have different opinions on what isn't explained within the work.
** GodNeverSaidThat: People's ideas about canon are falsely attributed to the creators.
** ShrugOfGod: The creator avoids giving a straight answer (either due to indifference or not being sure themselves) and prefers to let the audiences make their own conclusions about the unexplained details of canon.
** WordOfDante: In the event that the creator hasn't said anything about the work, fanon is taken as the next best thing to canon.
** WordOfGay: The creator confirms a character to be gay or bisexual.
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* WordOfSaintPaul: Details of canon not given in the work itself are revealed by someone close to the creator.
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* SchrodingersCanon: A spinoff or adaptation meant to be canonical ends up conflicting with the actual canon, so it's treated as simultaneously canon and not canon until (dis)proven.

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* SchrodingersCanon: A spinoff or adaptation meant to be canonical ends up conflicting with the actual canon, so it's treated as simultaneously canon and not canon until (dis)proven.(dis)proven otherwise.
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* AnachronicOrder: The series' installments are deliberately released in a different order from when the installments chronologically occur.

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