 He felt that it was "frustrating in its lack of extra levels, because there are so many places that episode "could've" gone", and also found some "odd" things about the episode, such as the sudden appearance of other students in the library.However, he was positive towards the final scene and Ms. Calendar.DVD Talk's Phillip Duncan was more positive, writing that "What could have easily been a silly plot is made all the better with an excellent set-up, the introduction of another key player, and the continued focus on characters other than Buffy."