: The episode dives deeper into Stan's shifty associate, Belko. Critics praised this as a "fantastic" episode for his character development, revealing his deep-seated connections to the Larsen family and positioning him as a new person of interest.
was more critical, giving it a C+ and arguing that the show "violated a tacit agreement" by leading the audience down a dead-end path. "The Killing" I'll Let You Know When I Get Ther...
: A necessary but punishing episode that wipes the slate clean. It’s a "pork rinds" installment—fatty and indulgent with character side-plots—but it successfully re-establishes the tension needed for the final stretch of the season. : The episode dives deeper into Stan's shifty
The episode's primary strength lies in its exploration of the consequences of "vigilante justice". Having nearly beaten Bennet Ahmed to death, Stan Larsen turns himself in. The realization that Rosie's pink T-shirt was at home—meaning Bennet wasn't the killer—effectively clears him and renders the violence against him a tragic, pointless error. Reviewers noted that this "long path to a dead end" can be frustrating for viewers, but it effectively underscores the show's dark, methodical realism. : A necessary but punishing episode that wipes
gave it a 4 out of 5 stars, noting that while the case is stuck at the beginning, it finds a new direction by the end.