Inside the military headquarters, Onyankopon frees Armin, Mikasa, and the other imprisoned Survey Corps members, pleading for their help. Armin theorizes that Eren is only feigning cooperation with Zeke’s "Euthanasia Plan" to trigger a small-scale Rumbling as a deterrent. Critical Reception and Themes
The premiere is characterized by its "cinematic" feel and a significant improvement in Titan CGI and animation compared to the previous half-season. ShingekiNoKyojin4Part2_Ep_01_ITA.mp4
As Rotten Tomatoes critics noted, the episode further blurred the lines between "hero" and "villain," as the Marleyan army’s brutality is shown in stark contrast to the Jaegerists' radicalism. As Rotten Tomatoes critics noted, the episode further
Fans and reviewers from sites like Reddit noted that the 3D models and lighting for the Titans were much smoother and "weightier" than in the first part of the season. As Rotten Tomatoes critics noted