According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.439 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, character development, cinematography, and Amirpour's directing.
Talking with Lenny (Aubrey Plaza) and Oliver (Jemaine Clement) inside his mind, David (Dan Stevens) informs Farouk that he will help him find his body as long as he doesn't hurt anyone.
Admiral Fukyama's bodyguards, the Vermillion, suspect that David may be responsible for leading Farouk into Division 3, which is rebuffed by Syd (Rachel Keller) and Melanie (Jean Smart).
David then confronts Farouk in his original form (Navid Negahban), and both engage in a wrestling match, which evolves into a mind battle.
In March 2018, it was reported that the second episode of the season would be titled "Chapter 10", and was to be directed by Ana Lily Amirpour and written by series creator Noah Hawley and co-executive producer Nathaniel Halpern.
"[3] The original opening scene involved David, Lenny and Oliver in an "infinity elevator", but it was changed as the production didn't have enough time to build the set.
"[3] In its original American broadcast, "Chapter 10" was seen by an estimated 0.439 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
[7] Ryan Matsunaga of IGN gave the episode a "great" 8.5 out of 10 and wrote in his verdict, "Season 2 feels like it's slowing down a bit to set up some important elements, but there's still plenty for us to dig into and ponder in the meantime.
"[10] Evan Lewis of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "Legion is constantly juggling the competing impulses for exposition and counter-exposition.
"[11] Oliver Sava of Vulture gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Ana Lily Amirpour made a big impression with her feature film debut, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, and that film's bold visual sensibility and surreal subject matter make her a strong directorial fit for Legion.
"[12] Nick Harley of Den of Geek gave the episode a 4.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "As long as this attention to character is continually shown, Legion has the potential to top last season, with Noah Hawley almost singly focused on dreaming up eye candy now that Fargo is on hiatus.