Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's decision to exclude Adric in Episode 22 (leaving him isolated in Tremas' quarters) directly causes Adric's vulnerable position in Episode 23, where he is imprisoned and closely guarded by Kassia."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This exclusion establishes Adric's isolation and compromised position in the next episode, setting up his need for later rescue and reinforcing the Doctor's momentary lapse in mentorship.
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.