: Some reviewers from sites like Maddy Court's Substack found the episode polished but felt it lacked the "unhinged" soap opera energy of the original series.

: Bette finds her passion reignited at work, but things get messy at home when Angie receives news from a DNA test she took behind Bette's back. Despite initial resistance, Bette eventually takes Angie to meet her supposed half-sister, Kayla, with Shane and Alice providing support.

: Bette’s dynamic with Gigi was a highlight for many, with Culturess noting they are a "fan-favorite ship" that adds much-needed chemistry and dysfunction to the season.

: The duo attempts a new business venture involving a high-stakes poker night at the bar. However, the night doesn't go as planned after Tess is harassed by a patron and the pair resort to skiming the winning pot, creating future legal or moral risks.