Ep 4. Sloth

In the fourth episode of Seven Deadly Sins season 1, the spotlight falls on Diane, the Sin of Envy. The episode is titled "Sloth," but despite the title, the episode focuses on a different sin. Princess Elizabeth and Hawk, her talking pig companion, are still searching for the Seven Deadly Sins, and their journey has led them to a village ruled by a tyrannical lord named Golgius. The village is being held captive by Golgius and his army of Holy Knights, who are searching for a wanted criminal named Ban.

The Ban they seek is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, a member of the group who was once a thief and renown for his incredible speed. Golgius offers a substantial reward for anyone who can bring him Ban's head, and the villagers are too afraid to stand up to him. Elizabeth, determined to reunite the Seven Deadly Sins to save her father's kingdom, enlists the help of Diane, who is initially reluctant to get involved. Diane is not interested in searching for Ban, but when she sees the plight of the villagers, she decides to help Elizabeth.

As they travel to Golgius's stronghold, Elizabeth and Diane encounter a group of knights who have been tasked with capturing them. The knights are quickly overpowered by Diane, who uses her extraordinary strength to defeat them. However, in doing so, she reveals her position to Golgius, who sends his army to capture her and Elizabeth.

As they are pursued by the Holy Knights, Diane explains her past to Elizabeth. Diane was once a giant, a member of a race of powerful beings who were feared and hunted by humans. Diane's village was destroyed, and she was the only survivor. She wandered the world alone until she met the Seven Deadly Sins, who welcomed her into their group. Diane was grateful to have found a home with them, and she became deeply loyal to them.

The episode culminates in a battle between Diane and Golgius's army. As the Holy Knights attempt to capture her, Diane unleashes her full power and goes on a rampage. She destroys everything in her path, including the village itself. Elizabeth tries to reason with her, reminding her of the innocent people caught in the crossfire. Eventually, Diane comes to her senses and calms down, allowing Elizabeth and Hawk to escape.

In the end, the episode serves as a showcase for Diane's incredible strength. She is a powerhouse of a character, and her backstory adds depth to her personality. While the episode is titled "Sloth," it doesn't focus much on the titular sin. Instead, it uses the opportunity to explore another of the Seven Deadly Sins and to push the overall narrative forward. Seven Deadly Sins season 1 episode 4 is an action-packed entry in the series that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.