: The episode uses flashbacks to Ken, Hal, and Charlie. While some reviewers found these sequences standard for the show's mystery, they highlighted the "savage" twist of Ken killing a woman they previously thought was already dead.

Reviewers from IGN praised the episode for its "sick reveals" and for being a very active finale. While some were less enthusiastic about the subplot involving Sam being investigated after his confession, the episode was overall considered a solid conclusion to the first season. Aquarius: "Old Ego is a Too Much Thing" Review - IGN India

: A major focus of the review is Sam crossing a moral line. While he kills a murderer, reviewers noted this felt like a natural step for a character already willing to bend the truth for his cases.

: The finale leaves several threads open, most notably the disappearance of Charmain while she was undercover at a mortuary. Critical Verdict