The series revolves around a computer program for the federal government known as "The Machine" that is capable of collating all sources of information to predict terrorist acts and to identify people planning them.
In the episode, the team must save a grifter who stole money from Dominic's crew and may face retaliation for her actions.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 9.63 million household viewers and gained a 1.7/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
He sees as she covers for her boyfriend Trey (Connor Hines) at his job, which turns out to be a legalized marijuana dispensary.
Dominic and his crew are quickly released when he produces legal documents that show their guns are registered to his private security company.
Root (Amy Acker) meets with Caleb Phipps (Luke Kleintank), who now owns a software firm.
In its original American broadcast, "Blunt" was seen by an estimated 9.63 million household viewers and gained a 1.7/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Club gave the episode a "B−" grade and wrote, "On a dense show that operates with more than fifty shades of gray, a character like Harper and a crime plot need to achieve more than ethical complexity to stand out.