It is the fifteenth overall episode of the series and was written by co-producer Katherine Kearns and executive producer Sarah L. Thompson, and directed by Ben Semanoff.
While flying over Canada, their plane crashes deep in the wilderness, and the surviving team members are left stranded for nineteen months.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.163 million household viewers and gained a 0.02 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
With a snowstorm approaching, Shauna leaves the cabin, feeling she cannot trust Taissa (Jasmin Savoy Brown) for supporting Lottie over her.
To get Matt and Kevyn (Alex Wyndham) off their backs, Shauna meets with Randy at a motel, forcing him to masturbate in a condom and drop it, hoping this will be enough to convince them of the affair.
Misty (Christina Ricci) and Walter (Elijah Wood) eventually reach the commune, finding Natalie (Juliette Lewis).
Natalie begins doubting Lottie's intentions after finding the full documents of everyone in the commune, but is dismayed to learn that everyone willingly gave them up.
The episode was written by co-producer Katherine Kearns and executive producer Sarah L. Thompson, and directed by Ben Semanoff.
Club gave the episode an "A–" and wrote, "As Yellowjackets' second season tiptoes towards its midpoint, the individual relationships between the teenaged girls have become a clear fulcrum for their adult counterparts' interactions: Shauna's inability to face reality, the only thing that allows her to brunch with Jackie's parents; Tai's fear of opening up to absolutely anyone but Van; Natalie's well of frustration and jealousy towards Lottie that sometimes, when she lets her guard down, borders on awe.
"[6] Erin Qualey of Vulture gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "This moment provides loose proof for a Yellowjackets theory that's been floating in the ether for some time now.
New life is on the way, as Lottie told us that very morning, “and we can't wait to meet him.”"[8] Bernard Boo of Den of Geek gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "All of the stories are pushed along in interesting ways, and while nothing particularly nuclear happens, we've arrived at a point where these characters are simply entertaining to be with, which is the sweet spot for any show.
"[10] Coleman Spilde of The Daily Beast wrote, "Now that we're halfway through the season, Yellowjackets has finally managed to fill its episodes with consistent surprises again.
"[12] Esther Zuckerman of The New York Times wrote, "In an earlier scene, Lottie had told the fetus, “You are going to change everything.” Now the child is here, a new life entering the world replacing Crystal, who has left it.
"[13] Brittney Bender of Bleeding Cool gave the episode a perfect 10 out of 10 rating and wrote, "Showtime's Yellowjackets S02E05, "Two Truths and a Lie," heightens the season and warns viewers of the storms that remain ahead both in the wilderness and out of it.