Looks like an interesting arc that is starting. Even if it seems to be quite a tall tale...

As far as I'm concerned, there's no debate which version is better: I will gladly sacrifice a few pixels for the intended information included. I usually watch these episodes on my 4:3 computer screen and not using my TV (despite the fact it would be the normal ws), so that's not the question. I just want to see the whole picture, even if it's a bit smaller. But with most of series ws these days, it's the norm anyway and I'm used to it.