2.75 
 I know I shouldn't compare this to Brotherhood, but I can't help it. I actually kind of prefer it. I loved the introduction of Pinako Rockbell, but I liked how Edward and Als backstory was drawn out more in the anime than it is in the Manga. 
 Things really began to pick up towards the end of The Two Guardians, but got a hell of a lot more interesting in The Definition of a Human Being. Just pls leave sweet Al alone, don't toy with his emotions. He doesn't deserve that. 
 Again, Hiromu Arakawa writes some really great side characters. They have depth, strengths, weakness, and a sense of vulnerability.