While some viewers found the season premiere a bit of a "slog", the writing hit its stride by the mid-season finale. The shift toward an ensemble feel—giving characters like Vic and Andy more room to lead—received high praise from fans on platforms like Reddit .

: Raw, Oscar-worthy portrayals of trauma, particularly by Danielle Savre (Maya) and Barrett Doss (Vic).

: Some storylines, such as Jack’s PTSD, felt occasionally sidelined after a strong start.