Critics praised the episode for its "captivating and unpredictable" storyline, though some noted the high number of moving parts and characters could be difficult to track at times.
“The focus wasn't solely on one character up until the very end when Hailey got her revenge. Instead, everyone worked together towards one main goal: bringing down corruption from within.” IMDb Key Highlights Chicago Police Department S07E12 FRENCH HDTV
The story centers on the Intelligence Unit's pursuit of a rogue group of veteran officers—Tyler, Gibbs, and Packer—who are dealing drugs that were supposed to be incinerated. Critics praised the episode for its "captivating and
: Viewers see a "Voight-like" side to Hailey Upton as she watches Walker's body with a smirk, showing no remorse for her actions. : Viewers see a "Voight-like" side to Hailey
“In terms of how the storyline unraveled, this was one of the stronger episodes of the season. It was a little difficult to keep up with at times considering all the moving parts and new characters, but it was captivating and unpredictable.” IMDb
: Voight makes a high-stakes deal with recurring villain Darius Walker to help trap the dirty cops.