[s1e6] — Parachute

: 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.

: 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 : While the court experiments with science, Orlo