Foreshadowing
medium strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker and Beverly conceal their complicity
S5E6
·
The Game
To
Wesley discovers Beverly’s Risa addiction
S5E6
·
The Game
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard's departure from sickbay, with Beverly and Riker exchanging a meaningful glance, foreshadows Picard succumbing to the game later on. They are keeping secrets from the Captain."
About Foreshadowing Connections
A hints at B. The first event plants narrative seeds that pay off later. These connections reward attentive viewers with a sense of inevitability on rewatch.