: Previously a passive character, Bertholdt Hoover undergoes significant development. He confronts Armin, refusing to be swayed by psychological manipulation, and expresses a newfound resolve to end the conflict despite his lingering feelings for his former comrades.
Produced by WIT Studio under director Masashi Koizuka and chief director Tetsurō Araki, the episode received high praise for its emotional impact and voice acting. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 Episode 3
: Following the Survey Corps' successful use of Thunder Spears against Reiner, the Beast Titan (Zeke) initiates the next phase of the plan by launching Bertholdt over the wall in a barrel. : Previously a passive character, Bertholdt Hoover undergoes
"Descent" primarily focuses on the counterattack of the Warrior unit and the internal conflicts of the series' primary antagonists. : Previously a passive character