Well, it's seems that people really loved it (aside some few exceptions) so here is my opinion as novel reader.
Aside of off-models here and there, I loved it. Iskandar and Arturia clash of ideals was really well made, you even can see how Iskandar words are piercing her soul. And Ionioi Hetairoi was really detailed, with a superb and strong scene.
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Originally Posted by applejuice
The reason for Iskandar finding Saber was cut, The reason for Assassin coming was also cut, Gil's theory of becoming King was cut, characterisation of caster couple was cut......cut cut cut cut... Many important foreshadowings/ impacts/ plots points/ emotional devices were all cut, along with horrible direction with horrible Sakuga.
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Oh come on, as it was already said, it's kinda obvious that this episode suffered from TV costraints and ufotable probably did cuts on a larger episode (as the preview last episode had Gil final quote to Rider and Tokiomi talking). But it wasn't as bad as you're painting it by any stretch, and this is an adaptation, you just can't seriously fit everything in and work. You just want to know a succesful series with very HEAVY (going as far as completely wipe out entire characters and scenes) SERIOUS cut? Baccano.
And direction was the same as always, only thing off this episode was some strange faces around.