Close Your Eyes (Fear the Walking Dead)

[2] Laura Bradley of Vanity Fair stated the episode was Debnam-Carey’s "most powerful performance yet, one that proved Alicia still has a lot of story left" and "can also still be the most fascinating to watch".

[3] Forbes's Paul Tassi considered it a "fantastic" episode anchored by Debnam-Carey, stating that "in Alicia she's created one of the most impressive, memorable characters in the entire Walking Dead universe across either show.

[1] Ray Flook of Bleeding Cool praised the use of silence and sound, and considered it a "very important" episode for Alicia to move forward while crediting Debnam-Carey's portrayal for "almost single-handedly renewing [his] faith in where [the season] was going".

[6] Ian Sandwell of Digital Spy called the episode a "gripping showcase" for the actress, who makes "the sudden shifts [in sentiments] work", noting that the show "soars" when it gives focus to Alicia.

[7] Writing for Forbes, Erik Kain said the episode is "compelling from start to finish" and one of the series' best, while it reinforced his view that Alicia "should become the central protagonist of the show".

[8] David Zapanta of Den of Geek deemed "Close Your Eyes" a risk that pays off, as "haunting cinematography, a palpable sense of dread, and what is arguably a career-defining performance from Debnam-Carey combine to create a powerful, artfully directed episode.