retconning

Example:The writers decided to retcon the superhero’s origin story to explain away inconsistencies with recent events.

Definition:A specific instance of retconning, often used in short form.

Example:The producers decided to retcon to the protagonist’s past to give a more compelling backstory.

Definition:To revise or alter something in a fictional narrative to align with new developments or to explain away inconsistencies.

Example:The film's retconning history included a major character being a descendant of a long-lost love interest.

Definition:The act of adjusting already established history within a fictional universe to better fit the narrative or to resolve contradictions.

Example:The TV series needed to retcon the plot to resolve the mysterious disappearance of a key character.

Definition:Adjusting the plot of a story by revising an established element to make the story more coherent or to align with new developments.