Reviewers from Inverse and fan communities generally praise the episode for its world-building, though some noted the sharp change in pacing. Key Strengths
It reveals her tragic childhood on a farm, her mother's rejection, and the moment her father, Rod Reiss, appeared only for the Military Police to murder her mother in front of her. 3 : Old Story
Some fans on Reddit noted that certain scenes from the manga were cut, which slightly softened the psychological impact of Levi's methods and the group's distrust. Reviewers from Inverse and fan communities generally praise