EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at the season's midpoint stretch (episode 15 of 24), 'Affective Disorder' follows the high-stakes confrontation at Glimmer Laboratory in 'Impromptu Counterattack,' deliberately pivoting from external conflict to Ghostblade's internal world. This character-focused breather positions itself as critical setup for episode 16, 'The Cure,' which continues threading Ghostblade's personal arc back into the larger narrative. With nine episodes remaining, this installment signals the series is deepening its emotional stakes before what's likely a back-half escalation.