Even if she’s just looming or newly arrived, her presence immediately challenges the "theology" Blake has built around his family life.

That's one of the most pivotal episodes of Dynasty . It really strips back Blake’s "moral compass" to show it’s actually just a reflection of his own ego and desire for control.

The way the courtroom scenes serve as a microcosm for the Carrington family's internal power struggles.

If you’re looking at it from an essay perspective, a few themes usually stand out:

Blake views himself as a provider and a "just" patriarch, but his "gospel" is really just a set of rules that only apply when they benefit him.