[3] Over the course of its six seasons, Glee had relied primarily on many cover versions of classic and modern songs, and also included a "handful" of its five original compositions.
[4] "I wanted Rachel's words to encapsulate not only her own personal journey, but everyone's experience of being a part of this show," Criss said to Entertainment Weekly.
[4] Heather Phares of AllMusic referred to the tune as "Rachel's... swan song" and wrote that the finale's performances were "appropriately nostalgic yet hopeful.
"[9] Lori Melton of AXS TV wrote that Darren Criss "could not have written a more beautiful musical sendoff to all that "Glee" is and... stands for," and also complimented Michele's "incomparable" vocals and "skillful" storytelling.
"[10] "This Time" received a nomination in the category of Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.