Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Jo's defiance of UNIT protocol in Episode 21 (cand_evt_scene_c1edca38809ef04e_1) leads directly to her presence at the colliery in Episode 22, where she is now a trapped miner. Her initial decision to defy orders puts her in the mine shaft where the accident occurs."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Jo's character trajectory hinges on her growing commitment to environmental justice over blind protocol adherence. Her defiance in Episode 21 directly causes her perilous situation in Episode 22, illustrating her transformation from UNIT technician to active agent in the crisis.
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.