Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Hepesh’s coup unravels in tunnel violence
S9E8
·
The Curse of Peladon Part 4
To
Doctor uncovers Hepesh’s betrayal in tunnels
S9E8
·
The Curse of Peladon Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Grun's restraint of Hepesh (physical confrontation) results in Hepesh striking him and leaving him injured in the tunnels, which the Doctor later discovers. This sets up the Doctor's confrontation with Hepesh and his taming of Aggedor."
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
Causal
→ Hepesh's coup forces King Peladon to …
Causal
→ Doctor calms Aggedor with song and …
Emotional Echo
→ Hepesh's coup forces King Peladon to …
Escalation
→ Hepesh brands delegation hostage to force …
Callback
← Doctor sings to calm sacred beast
Causal
← Doctor entrusts Jo with fate of …
Causal
← Doctor and Grun investigate hidden tunnels