Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Terileptil Leader's interrogation and capture of Tegan and Adric in Episode 14 directly escalates the conflict in Episode 15, where the Doctor and Mace are captured by villagers under Terileptil control—highlighting the spread of the Terileptils' influence."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Terileptils' aggressive tactics (interrogation, control bracelets) established in Episode 14 lead to their broader control over the villagers in Episode 15, demonstrating a clear escalation of the Cybermen-like threat.
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.