This episode earned a perfect 10/10 rating on IMDb the day it aired. Though the score later settled at 9.9, the praise never stopped. Critics called it the best episode of the series and one of the greatest in TV history, applauding its powerful writing, direction, and unforgettable performances. The sequence where the siblings get the call was shot in a single unbroken 27-minute take. According to the director Mark Mylod, this was Kieran Culkin's idea. Succession is also ranked #4 on the "Best TV Shows of 21st century" list by The New York Times.