: Some fans criticized the "real cheap" feel of the episode, suggesting the reality-TV filming was "nausea-inducing" and felt like a cost-cutting measure by the producers.
Reviewers highlight the stark divide between those who enjoyed the humor and those who hated the stylistic shift. "The Rookie" Real Crime(2022)
“This TMZ format is dumpster fire. Hands down worst episode. All the charm that this show has was abandoned in this episode.” IMDb : Some fans criticized the "real cheap" feel
: Critics at IMDb described it as a "colossally dull" episode that doubles down on the controversial reality-TV style first seen in Season 3’s "True Crime". "The Rookie" Real Crime(2022)