Reviewers from TV Fanatic and TV Insider noted that " Thunderstruck " successfully highlights the "unraveling" of Bravo Team.
: Back home, Clay struggles with his new reality after his leg amputation. The episode highlights his growing resentment toward those trying to help him, specifically his wife, Stella, whom he accuses of hiring a nanny to "supervise" him rather than assist with their son.
: Fans on Reddit found Clay’s arc particularly difficult to watch, as it realistically portrays the psychological toll of a career-ending injury on a high-level operator.