The episode got a mixed to positive response from critics, who were happy with the finale but were more critical towards the third season as a whole. Sonia Saraiya from The A.V. Club called the third season short on story and long on time, in addition saying "The third season barreled straight into the sun without looking back. Luvvie from Awesome Luvvie was disappointed about the third season, calling it the weakest so far in the series as Olivia wasn't the strong woman she was in the first two seasons.
