Ep 26. The Defeated: 57th Expedition Beyond the Walls, Part 6

After the events of the previous episode, the remaining soldiers continue their retreat from the forest of giant trees, with the Titans hot on their heels. Eren, Mikasa, and Armin are separated from the main group, but encounter the mysterious and enigmatic "female Titan," who displays intelligence not seen in any other Titan. They engage in a desperate battle with the creature, but are ultimately forced to flee.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Survey Corps regroups and attempts to reorganize for a counterattack. However, tensions run high as several soldiers blame the loss on Eren's unpredictability and Armin's supposed incompetence. Captain Levi steps in to quell the infighting and make a plan to take down the female Titan.

As they pursue the creature, they discover that not all is as it seems and that the female Titan has a hidden agenda. They are forced to confront their own doubts and mistrust as they fight for their lives and the survival of humanity. In the end, they face their greatest challenge yet and the true nature of the Titans is revealed.