Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Medok’s escape exposes colony’s violence
S4E27
·
The Macra Terror Part 1
To
Pilot’s Controlled Hospitality
S4E27
·
The Macra Terror Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ola and the Pilot's differing reactions to Medok's escape directly lead to their introduction of the Doctor to each other, setting the stage for the Doctor's investigation."
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.