Armin finds evidence that Reiner and Bertholdt were ready for their attack, which invites the foreboding feeling that this is all part of a giant trap. Eren plugs up the first hole with zero complications, but Erwin begins to worry about how there’s been no Titan interference so far. Not only is this a great plan, but it works almost too well. Then, by the time he transforms, it’s too late to do anything about it. They come up with a rather brilliant plan that involves one hundred Survey Corps soldiers with concealed faces that get sent into the fray so it’s impossible to tell which one is Eren. The Survey Corps know that their enemies are aware of Eren’s ability to plug up the holes in Wall Maria, which makes him a major target. If anything, these reflections on how far they’ve come and how close they are to some kind of freedom are what inspire Eren to swallow his fear and act like the hero that he is.Īfter this mindful contemplation, the rest of the episode is all action and it’s a little surprising how much gets accomplished. It’s touching to see Eren and Armin reminisce about their earliest days and how they still plan to reach the sea one day. An entire episode of this would make for a lackluster return, but “The Town Where Everything Began” understands how to properly balance this more thoughtful character work with suspenseful action. “The Town Where Everthing Began” takes its time during its first half and mostly allows for emotional character moments, as the team gets closer to Wall Maria. Thankfully Eren is able to follow through when it’s actually important and his help is needed the most. This level of self-doubt in Eren is nothing new, but this is also a mission that’s much more personal for him than the rest of the Survey Corps. He’s well aware of how important it is to be able to overtake Wall Maria and the stakes of this operation get in his head for a while. The excitement as everyone gets closer to their goal is palpable, but this also translates into a real fear for Eren. There’s talk and concern over the more recent “Moonlight Titans” that have proven to be nocturnal in nature, but none happen to actually make an appearance (much to the curious Hange’s disappointment). “The Town Where Everything Began” doesn’t get to Eren’s childhood home just yet, but it delivers a delicate, tense installment that’s a slow burn that erupts into an inferno by the end.Įren and company continue to head towards Shiganshina District and try to use the cloak of night to conceal their journey. We’re back, everybody! And while the return of Attack on Titanis always exciting, this second half of Season 3 feels especially loaded since it returns to where this all started, Shiganshina District and that ominous basement in the Jaeger abode.
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