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Reviewers find the focus on Dave's double life particularly riveting. In this episode, he attends a firefighters' convention (the "stick" of his regular life) while the narrative leans heavily into his dangerous nature as an arsonist and habitual cheater.

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The episode is generally well-received for its choreography and "cool power use," with some reviewers giving it a solid 8.5/10 , noting that it sets the stage for a high-stakes second half of the season. Reviewers find the focus on Dave's double life