Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's breach of the barred cellar entrance (Ep 14) leads to the companions' exploration of the manor and eventual capture, directly enabling the Terileptil Leader's ability to capture Tegan in Ep 15."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's discovery of the energy barrier and subsequent escape from the cellar initiates the group's investigation, which culminates in their capture by the Terileptils. This chain of events directly results in Tegan's subjugation under the mind-control bracelet.
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.