 The episode received positive reviews from critics, with much of the praise going towards Cody Fern's performance.On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, "The Morning After" holds an 88% approval rating, based on 17 reviews with an average rating of 7.14/10.The critical consensus reads, "Though not as strong as the premiere, "The Morning After" works well enough thanks to its willingness to wade into weirder waters."