This penultimate episode received mixed to polarized reactions.
Reviews for this episode were mostly positive but labeled it as "filler" that served a specific purpose. [S6E6] Episode #6.6
Critics at Forbes highlighted the return of Benjen Stark and Sam Tarly's decision to steal his father's Valyrian steel sword. [S6E6] Episode #6.6
'Game Of Thrones' Season 6, Episode 6 Review: Blood Of My Blood [S6E6] Episode #6.6
Reviews from The Guardian and Vanity Fair praised the cold open featuring a young Kim Wexler, which provided deep insight into her moral compass and attraction to Jimmy's cons.
Some reviewers felt the pacing was frustratingly slow, noting it was the third consecutive episode with minimal plot movement before the mid-season finale. Game of Thrones: "Blood of My Blood " (2016)