EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the series' near-midpoint, Episode 10 capitalizes on the escalating tensions from Episode 9's character conflicts to deliver a pivotal turning point that redefines the battle lines between factions. The high-stakes confrontations here serve as a fulcrum for the season — consequences from the first nine episodes come due while establishing the conditions that will drive the back half of the 22-episode run. Episode 11 picks up directly from the fallout, exploring how these clashes reshape alliances and individual motivations going forward.