The first half is fairly slow and makes it kinda hard to get into. The last two episodes are also optional because you can just watch kino EoE instead.
Edit: I'm not saying the last two eps are BAD but they are skippable imho and should be watched after EoE if you want to better understand why Anno actually received death threats over the original ending (EoE also helps you better understand the last two eps).
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@everythingsfine You should be beheaded for suggesting they shouldn't watch both the ending episodes and EoE. The last two episodes are the best of the whole show.