Critics noted the pacing felt "off" for those who hadn't read the manga, as the show skipped several chapters and lacked the build-up necessary for certain character returns to feel earned. Episode 4 - Post-Episode Reactions & Discussion : r/Berserk
Guts experiences a haunting vision of Casca being threatened by a "shadow" or burning at the stake, prompting him to head toward St. Albion to find her. Critical Reception Berserk (2016) Episode 4
A dying Godo scolds Guts for abandoning Casca to pursue a "childish" revenge, highlighting that Guts was essentially running away from his pain. Critics noted the pacing felt "off" for those
According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan discussions on Reddit , the episode was polarizing: Critical Reception A dying Godo scolds Guts for
Rickert reveals that Casca, who has been in a regressive state since the Eclipse, wandered off a month prior and has not been seen since.
Many viewers considered it the best episode of the season to that point because it relied on the strong, emotional dialogue from the manga, particularly the scene at Godo’s deathbed.