: The first half of the episode provides a haunting look at the "enemy" through flashbacks, most notably revealing the true circumstances of Marco’s death . This sequence humanizes Reiner, Bertholdt, and Annie, showing the psychological toll of their mission and how Reiner's split personality began to manifest out of guilt.
Reviewers from platforms like Bubbleblabber and community discussions on Reddit praise the English dub for adding a layer of visceral emotion to the episode: Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 (Dub) Episode 3
Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 - Episode 52 discussion : r/anime : The first half of the episode provides