: After being written out for several episodes due to the actress's real-life pregnancy, Bree returns with a "surprise" pregnancy of her own—later revealed to be a prosthetic used to cover up her daughter Danielle's pregnancy. Reviewers often cite this as a "classic Wisteria Lane cover-up" that showcases the lengths Bree will go to maintain suburban perfection.

The episode's central theme revolves around the facades characters maintain during major life milestones.

: Gabrielle's wedding to Victor Lang is the centerpiece of the episode. The "long review" of this arc highlight's the irony of Gabrielle’s obsession with superstitions and traditions, like a missing diamond bracelet, while the foundation of her marriage is a political sham. The moment she overhears Victor and his father discussing her as a tool to secure the "Latino vote" is a turning point for her character, moving her away from the superficiality of early seasons into a more complex, vulnerable figure who ultimately finds solace back in the arms of Carlos.

While some fans find the season overall to be weaker due to the "insufferable" Edie-Mike-Carlos love triangle and the "lame" McCluskey mystery, the finale is generally praised for its high production value and emotional payoff.