[1][2] It received praise from contemporary critics, who highlighted the show's new directions, titling the episode as a good way to start the end.

Following the events of the previous episode, the Liars and their company find themselves trapped when Hanna (Ashley Benson) is kidnapped by "A.D.", the new stalker.

Spencer (Troian Bellisario), teams up with Toby (Keegan Allen) in order to find clues inside the Lost Woods Resort, while Caleb (Tyler Blackburn) and Mona (Janel Parrish) investigate Mary Drake (Andrea Parker).

Aria (Lucy Hale) and Ezra (Ian Harding) investigate Alison's house, while hiding from Elliott (Huw Collins).

When "A.D." send a message with a photo, alerting that they only have 24 hours to save Hanna, the group get jeopardized and run against time, trying to find Charlotte's real killer—the only thing "A.D." wants most.

Worried, Emily drives to Alison's house and finds the sweater that a blonde girl was using the night Charlotte died.

[11] Actors Keegan Allen, Huw Collins and Lulu Brud return as the recurring roles of Toby Cavanaugh, Elliott Rollins and Sabrina, respectively.

Paul Dailly from TVFanatic appreciated the show's new directions, saying, "[the episode] was a thrilling installment of this Freeform drama.