: While TheTwoCents found the tone "generally light and very watchable," others at IGN expressed early fatigue regarding the repetitive arguments between Jim and Stephanie over their powers.
Critics generally viewed the episode as a solid, if safe, follow-up to the pilot that successfully transitioned the show into a serialized drama. [S1E2] No Ordinary Marriage
“This episode was a good follow-up to the pilot. It did hit a couple of points a bit too often... However, the tone of the show remains generally light and very watchable.” WordPress.com · 15 years ago : While TheTwoCents found the tone "generally light
: The episode's ending—featuring the death of Detective Yvonne Cho at the hands of a telekinetic assassin—was highlighted as a dramatic pivot toward a more serious "Heroes-esque" conspiracy. Community Reviews It did hit a couple of points a bit too often
: Reviewers from Den of Geek noted that the children were "less whiny" than in the pilot and praised JJ's expanded role.