The episode highlights the "morally reprehensible" actions of those in power and the selfish motivations behind even the "heroic" characters like Erwin. Points of Criticism
It successfully transitions Historia from a side character to a central figure, arguably making her "more important than Eren" at this stage of the story.
The Scouts are officially declared fugitives, moving the conflict from "humanity vs. Titans" to a civil rebellion against a shady, manipulative government. ✍️ Critical Reception
Viewers expecting high-octane Titan battles may find the episode slow, as it "avoids any and all action" to focus on dialogue.
A flashback shows young Erwin's father theorizing that the government altered humanity's memories. His father's subsequent "accidental" death at the hands of the Military Police fuels Erwin’s lifelong quest for the truth.
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The episode focuses on the pasts of and Commander Erwin Smith , revealing the "old stories" that motivate their current actions.
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