: A particularly disturbing plot point involves Katie (Sadie) stealing a newborn infant to replace Mary’s stillborn child to regain Charlie’s favor—a move critics called a "messed up" and "twisty" insert into actual history.
: The finale leaves several threads open, most notably the disappearance of Charmain while she was undercover at a mortuary. Critical Verdict [S1E13] Old Ego Is a Too Much Thing
: The episode uses flashbacks to Ken, Hal, and Charlie. While some reviewers found these sequences standard for the show's mystery, they highlighted the "savage" twist of Ken killing a woman they previously thought was already dead. : A particularly disturbing plot point involves Katie
: A major focus of the review is Sam crossing a moral line. While he kills a murderer, reviewers noted this felt like a natural step for a character already willing to bend the truth for his cases. While some reviewers found these sequences standard for
Reviewers from IGN praised the episode for its "sick reveals" and for being a very active finale. While some were less enthusiastic about the subplot involving Sam being investigated after his confession, the episode was overall considered a solid conclusion to the first season. Aquarius: "Old Ego is a Too Much Thing" Review - IGN India
The episode is the Season 1 finale of the NBC drama Aquarius , which first aired in 2015.