To some extent this feels like episode 2; the last few episodes didn't feel like they really moved along the main conflict with Marcus, but this one really sets up a proper encounter between Veltol (with more of his power available) and Marcus' minion(s). There's a point that ties back to everything else, not just a semi-SOL episode dealing with something random.
Not that I didn't enjoy the last few episodes, but clear progress towards the main conflict is always appreciated in this medium.