Reviewers from Ready Steady Cut described the episode as feeling like the "middle of a trilogy," providing essential setup for the season finale but occasionally slowing down the narrative pace.
Jenny Rohr struggles to handle Jackie's indiscretions after they literally show up on her doorstep. Meanwhile, Cathy Ryan and Jenny both struggle to support their daughters following recent traumatic events. City on a Hill S01E07 FRENCH HDTV
Kevin Bacon as the corrupt Jackie Rohr and Aldis Hodge as the idealistic Decourcy Ward continue to drive the series' tension, with particular praise for Jonathan Tucker’s portrayal of the increasingly desperate Frankie Ryan. City on a Hill Season 1, Episode 7 recap Reviewers from Ready Steady Cut described the episode