In this episode, Holt announces he has set up a vow renewal ceremony with Kevin and tells the detectives he will retire after he and Amy pass the police reform program.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.31 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Holt (Andre Braugher) announces he has set up a vow renewal ceremony with Kevin (Marc Evan Jackson) and tells the detectives he will retire after he and Amy (Melissa Fumero) pass the police reform program, surprising the squad.
In August 2021, it was announced that the eighth episode of the season would be titled "Renewal" and that story editor Stephanie A. Ritter and Beau Rawlins would serve as writers while Beth McCarthy-Miller would direct.
[1] According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.31 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
"[4] Nick Harley of Den of Geek wrote, "Comparing the end of this episode to the dark reality of the first feels like you're watching two completely different shows.