 The critic from "IGN" commented that this "changes the direction of the show completely, and should provide fans with even more exciting dramatic possibilities in future episodes".However, the critic from the "Arizona Daily Star" disagrees, saying that the brother's decision to stay "was a dumb choice".Overall, the episode received a 9.8/10 rating from "IGN" and a B+ grade from "The San Diego Union-Tribune", whose critic also stated that it was "an eventful episode".