According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.63 million household viewers and gained a 0.5/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and the surveillance theme, with many expressing that it perfectly sets up the season finale.
In order to help them fight Kelly, Jake assembles a team of people that are "not loyal to anybody": Chief Wuntch (Kyra Sedgwick), Captain Jason "C.J."
He then talks to an office worker named Brian (Travis Coles) and encourages him to follow his dreams on Broadway, which allows him to avoid firing him.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.63 million household viewers and gained a 0.5/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
[2] With these ratings, Brooklyn Nine-Nine was the fourth highest rated show on NBC for the night behind two Superstore episodes and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, fourth on its timeslot and tenth for the night, behind two Superstore episodes, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Station 19, S.W.A.T., Grey's Anatomy, Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell, Young Sheldon, and The Big Bang Theory.
"[4] Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone wrote, "With the Season Seven renewal coming relatively early, it seemed inevitable that we'd head back into cliffhanger territory.
"[5] Nick Harley of Den of Geek gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "In its two-part season finale, Brooklyn Nine-Nine delivers all of its best, most reliable tricks; there's an internal fight against police corruption, a wealth of returning supporting characters, a twisty plot, and plenty of rapid-fire jokes.