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Regardless of who was writing it, Madoka's first 2 episodes had more than enough hints that everything was not what it seemed. From the bitter relation between Mami and Homura, to the very first scene in the anime, to the way Homura was looking really pissed during the scene with Madoka where she warned her about holding everything she has dear... It was all there.
It was a very logical lead up IMO. Now, I do agree though with the choice of art and animation by Shinbo and shaft being... well not good to say the very least. My biggest criticism of the series lies there.
For me the shocking part was to see something on that level so early, that's where the shock factor was. At the very least it serves its purpose extremely well. Sets the tone of the anime thereafter for everyone in plain sight.
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