: Critics found the attempt to give Steve Carell’s character a "redemption arc" or humanizing moments to be a difficult sell.
: The episode concludes with Alex "going rogue" on stage, unilaterally announcing Bradley as her new co-anchor to regain control from the network.
The episode follows Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) as she weaponizes her leverage during contract negotiations, while Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon) is courted by network executive Cory Ellison.