Gen V: Why do muppets affect Sam's head?

In the episode "Jumanji" of Gen V, viewers are taken on a journey inside Cate's mind, exploring her repressed memories and the consequences of her actions. Cate, an empath with the power to erase memories, has been blocking out memories of her former and potential friends under the influence of Dean Shetty. However, as Cate starts returning these memories, she faces the consequences of her past actions and the betrayal she has caused.In a surprising turn of events, Emma regains her memories of Sam, and the two reunite at a drive-in movie theater. Their reunion quickly escalates into a passionate encounter, complete with a muppet recreation of a famous scene from Titanic. This begs the question of why muppets seem to affect Sam's head and whether this will be explored further in future episodes.As Cate collapses, the other young supes also lose consciousness and find themselves wandering through her repressed memories. They witness moments from Cate's past, including her mother sending her away out of fear after her brother's disappearance, which was caused by a young Cate's inability to control her powers. They also encounter Soldier Boy, Cate's imaginary friend, who enlightens them about the rules of navigating someone's mind. They discover that if they die inside Cate's mind, they die in reality, and if Cate dies outside, they all die.The string of memories that unfold reveals the messed up lives of the young supes. Cate's recruitment by Shetty offers her compassion and pills to silence the voices in her head in exchange for keeping Luke's memories of Sam suppressed. These mind wipes take a toll on Luke and may have contributed to his eventual breakdown. The memories also reveal surprising truths, such as Andre and Cate's previous relationship before Luke's death, and Jordan's involvement in subduing a troubled Luke as a means of advancing at God U. Marie also confronts the memory of her younger sister who blames her for their parents' murders.These memories serve to add depth to the characters and highlight their flawed choices and the consequences they must live with. However, it raises questions about whether Andre's indiscretions are equivalent to Jordan's careerism or Marie's accidental double murder.Amidst the exploration of their memories, our heroes realize that facing God U and Dean Shetty is their chance to reclaim their powers, agency, and heroism. As they convince Cate to confront her actions, they are interrupted by a post-coital Sam and Emma, who are far from thrilled to see the person who kept Sam's brother in the dark. A conflict ensues, with Emma ultimately appealing to Sam's compassion and reminding him that he is better than seeking revenge.Meanwhile, Dean Shetty and Dr. Cardosa are working on a secret plan involving a virus designed to control supes. It becomes evident that Shetty has gone rogue, pushing for the virus to be an even more deadly weapon. The stakes are raised when the virus kills a supe, leading Shetty to ask if it can be made contagious. This sets the stage for the final two episodes of the season, where our young supes will fight not only for their lives and the survival of God U but also for the safety of supes everywhere.Overall, the episode "Jumanji" delves into the complexities of Cate's mind and the effects of her actions on those around her. It raises intriguing questions about muppets and their connection to Sam's head, leaving viewers eager to see if this will be explored further. With the climax approaching, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the season, with high stakes and the young heroes fighting for the future of supes.