Both strengths and weaknesses in the E.M.A. friendship came through in “Brave Volunteers.” In this episode of the podcast, we take a look at that—and also how it may connect in various ways to Eren’s decision to go A.W.O.L.
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76. Part 5 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
We continue examining the pluses and minuses of Eren’s “aggressive negotiations” and his decision to go rogue, plus we ask the million-dollar question: What real alternatives were provided?
75. Part 4 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
Some crunching of the numbers reveals Paradis’ vulnerable position…and the even more difficult and fundamental problem Eren is facing in this season.
74. Part 3 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
In this episode of the podcast, we begin exploring Eren’s belief that a somewhat aggressive approach was required in order to even have a chance to negotiate peace, and we also look at HOW he chose to carry out that approach, especially in light of his comrades’ desires for a more purely diplomatic tack.
73. Part 2 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
Was peace ever really an option? Taking a look at the old conversation between Eren, Mikasa, and Armin, we ponder some of the factors to be considered if Paradis and the other nations are to get serious about peace.
72. Reaction to “Attack on Titan,” Season 4, Episode 9: “Brave Volunteers”
Nostalgic moments with Hange reignite my concerns regarding her present-day incarnation. Additionally, we continue to see both parallels and surprising reversals when it comes to Eren and other characters: Armin, Gabi…even our favorite crazy scientist herself.
71. Part 6 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E8: “Assassin’s Bullet”
I don’t know if she’s trying to do an impression of a travel writer, a 1970s musician, or a slapstick comedienne on a flight of stairs…but either way, Hange is straight tripping.
70. Part 5 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E8: “Assassin’s Bullet”
In this episode: Jean demonstrates his leadership potential, Reiner makes some pretty impressive last-minute effort, and an all too familiar scene plays out between guardian and ward.
69. Part 4 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E8: “Assassin’s Bullet”
Tragic news is met with mirth, Eren remains heartbreakingly trapped in a vicious cycle, and what HAS changed may not entirely be for the best.…
68. Part 3 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E8: “Assassin’s Bullet”
In this episode of the podcast, I’ll be focusing on Sasha’s role in “Assassin’s Bullet,” and the choices made regarding her arc there—and to some degree in previous seasons, as well: the good, the bad, and the ugly.