: 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.

: The finale leaves several threads open, most notably the disappearance of Charmain while she was undercover at a mortuary. Critical Verdict [S1E13] Old Ego Is a Too Much Thing

: A particularly disturbing plot point involves Katie (Sadie) stealing a newborn infant to replace Mary’s stillborn child to regain Charlie’s favor—a move critics called a "messed up" and "twisty" insert into actual history. : The episode uses flashbacks to Ken, Hal, and Charlie