[s1e6] Parachute Today

: Feeling his influence threatened by the rise of secular "science," the Archbishop attempts to dissuade Peter from these new ideas, ultimately causing the Emperor to reconsider his progressive stance. Analysis of Themes

: His sudden interest in his subjects' well-being leads to erratic behavior, such as walking around the palace naked to ask staff for suggestions on how to improve things. [S1E6] Parachute

The "parachute" of the title is a literal science experiment conducted by a servant named Vlad. Peter is so enthralled by the concept that he tests it by attaching a dog to a prototype and dropping it from the palace roof—much to Catherine's horror. Fortunately, the parachute deploys correctly and the dog survives. Key Character Developments : Feeling his influence threatened by the rise

: While the court experiments with science, Orlo faces a much darker reality in the woods on his way to the front lines. After a carriage accident and a violent encounter with a Swedish soldier, he is forced to commit his first act of violence, a traumatic experience that marks a permanent change in his character. Peter is so enthralled by the concept that