Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Steven and Sara being captured by the Daleks in Episode 18 directly leads to the Monk betraying them as hostages to the Daleks in Episode 19, leveraging their vulnerability."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The capture and helplessness of Steven and Sara in Episode 18 create the opportunity for the Monk's betrayal and hostage trading in Episode 19, driving the plot forward.
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.