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Summary While visiting Izumi, their childhood teacher, the Elrics recall the early difficulties of grasping equivalent exchange. They also discover she shares their intimate knowledge of alchemy’s greatest taboo. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising…
Summary The Elrics, realizing alchemy has yet to unlock the mysteries of creating life, feel powerless when a new friend goes into labor. Winry, however, jumps into action with a young thief named Paninya. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances…
Summary When the conspiracy surrounding the Philosopher’s Stone closes in on the highest ranks of the military, one of Mustang’s most trusted and cherished allies is murdered. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character…
Summary Al is haunted by the notion his entire existence was simply created by his brother. When the youngest Elric angrily reveals these suspicions, only Winry can convince him just how wrong he is about Ed. Our Take A mixed…
Summary Ed and Al furiously battle the Fifth Laboratory’s psychotic guards. In the chaos, the truth behind the Philosopher’s Stone is buried beneath rubble – and disturbing new questions are unearthed. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the…
Summary The Elrics discover the horrific ingredient needed to create a Philosopher’s Stone. When night falls, they prowl the grounds of a secret laboratory in search of more facts – but the brothers find only danger. Our Take Solid, satisfying…
Summary Before arriving at the Rockbell home for repairs, the Elrics meet Dr. Marcoh, a State Alchemist running from past sins. The information he gives Ed and Al could put the Philosopher’s Stone within reach. Our Take Solid, satisfying television.…
Summary Edward and Alphonse are attacked by Scar, a mysterious killer wanted for a string of gruesome murders. His powers are incredible – and his obsession with slaying State Alchemists might be justified. Our Take Very good, not the series’…
Summary The Elrics meet Shou Tucker, a leading researcher in the field of chimeras. He has much to teach Ed and Al about alchemy – and the horrible cruelty that sometimes accompanies it. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot…
Summary Science and faith collide when the Elrics confront Father Cornello. He claims to work miracles, but the brothers suspect him of abusing a Philosopher’s Stone to manipulate his flock. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an…