Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Leela’s public pledge to support the Doctor’s bid for Presidency (Episode 21) directly leads to her protective presence near him and subsequent violent expulsion order (Episode 22), triggering Andred’s pursuit and manhunt."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Leela’s formal commitment to the Doctor in Episode 21 binds her actions in Episode 22. Her loyalty causes her to act as both guardian and fugitive, compelling Andred to prioritize her capture despite his internal conflict — showing how personal alliances drive systemic disruption.
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.