While the series as a whole was highly acclaimed, this specific episode received mixed reviews:
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Trey (Gordon-Levitt), a wealthy criminal under house arrest, takes advantage of a power outage that disables his ankle monitor to go for a joyride in his Lamborghini. During the blizzard, he accidentally runs over Charlie and, believing she is dead, dumps her body. While the series as a whole was highly
Trey and his friend Jimmy (Castañeda) arrive at the same motel to hide evidence. Charlie's ability to detect lies becomes a survival tool as she realizes her "companions" are responsible for her injuries and a previous murder. Charlie's ability to detect lies becomes a survival
Some reviewers felt the writing was weaker than previous episodes, citing "cheating" plot conveniences—such as Charlie surviving both being run over and later stabbed—and a rushed pace in the final act.