: Conversely, reviewers from Entertainment Weekly praised its understated nature, calling it "right on par" with the season's winning streak.
: Some critics described it as a "low point" for the season, noting it felt "off" and lacked the ambition of the series' more explosive episodes. [S5E9] Whack-a-mole
: The introduction of Jason O'Mara's character received mixed reactions; his "shady mob lawyer" persona and aggressive tactics (like stealing furniture from Florrick/Agos) were seen as either "refreshingly unpredictable" or "cringe-inducing". [S5E9] Whack-a-mole