viderefølges

Viderefølges is a term used in Danish- and Norwegian-language serialized media to indicate that the current installment continues in a subsequent part. It is typically shown at the end of a page, panel, or issue to signal that the narrative will resume in the next segment, whether in the next issue, episode, or edition. The label functions as a narrative cue that helps structure long-form storytelling into discrete parts and encourages readers to return for the continuation.

Etymology and usage: The term stems from videre (further) and følge (to follow), literally conveying that the story will be followed further. In practice, the phrase appears in inflected forms of viderefølge or related spellings in Danish and Norwegian, with variations such as viderefølges or viderefølges depending on grammar and edition. While the exact spelling can differ, the core meaning remains “to be continued.”

Contexts and impact: Viderefølges is most commonly seen in serialized newspapers, magazines, comic books, and chaptered novels. It serves both practical and psychological roles: signaling continuity and creating anticipation, which can help sustain readership across installments. Some readers view it as a useful navigation cue, while others may find it frustrating if the continuation is delayed or unclear.

See also: To be continued, cliffhanger, serial publication, serialization in comics, episode endings.