Causal strong strength S2E2 → S2E4

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate

Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Catherine's discovery at the wake that Sean Balmforth's van was seen near recent murders (Episode 2) directly causes Andy Shepherd's briefing in Episode 4, where Sean is identified as a suspect linked to multiple murders."

inferred by llm_cross_episode_character

Why This Matters Across Episodes

The longer arc this connection carries

This connection demonstrates how Catherine's early investigative instincts (noting the van connection) lead directly to the major plot development in Episode 4: Sean becoming the primary suspect. The van itself becomes a critical forensic link.

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.

Related Connections

Callback

→ Sean’s rehearsed denial under interrogation

Causal

← John’s unraveling during Vicky’s autopsy

Causal

← John’s Flashback Reveals Vicky’s Murder

Causal

← John assigned to Vicky’s autopsy

Causal

← Sean’s Suspicious Reappearance at the Wake

Character Continuity

← John confesses infidelity to Ann

Escalation

← John’s Flashback Reveals Vicky’s Murder

Narratively Follows

← John’s confession and Ann’s morbid curiosity