I Don't Get the Hate for Season 4
Ending scene aside, I'm watching Season 4 for the second time and finding it actually really good.
Episode 5, which centers on Smith and shows how he became a Nazi and his interactions with Thomas and Helen in the alt world, is amazing and a strong commentary on post-war (and sadly also current) America. Kido's redemption arc , to the extent he can be redeemed, contrasted with his son's breakdown, are very good. Even the much-maligned BCR story kinda makes sense when you consider their alliance with the CCP and remember, as the writers constantly remind the viewer,that Japan's empire was overextended and falling apart at the seams.
Plus there are things I didnt even catch the first time like how Thomas' departure for the Marines and departure to be executed by the Nazis looked exactly the same, and the younger Smith daughter's terrifying Nazi brainwashing.
I mean, I donno, I don't see what is so bad here?