The episode maintained high standards for visual effects and cinematography, particularly during the "War of the Worlds 2.0" panic.
Critics largely praised the "refreshing" shift in Shadow's personality, finally giving him agency and a "brain". [S2E8] Moon Shadow
Negative feedback often centered on the lack of a direct confrontation between the Old and New Gods, leaving fans feeling the episode "forgot to end the season it's in". 📺 Watch the Analysis The episode maintained high standards for visual effects
: The episode climaxes with Shadow using his own burgeoning power to make the world "disappear" during a confrontation with the police, hinting at his true identity. hinting at his true identity.