According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan discussions on Reddit , the episode was polarizing:
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. According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan
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. Many viewers considered it the best episode of
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