He further commented, "there is never quite the feeling that these people occupy a real world; their colorful exteriors are like costumes, and inside are simply actors following instructions." TV Guide was more positive, writing "Once the noise dies down enough that you can concentrate on the characters, a nicely acted, three-way drama is allowed to emerge.
The critic added, "there's never really an impression that these people inhabit a genuine world; their vibrant appearances are like costumes, and beneath the surface lie mere actors following directions." TV Guide took a more favorable tone, noting that once the commotion subsides, a well-acted, three-way drama can unfold.