: The tragic arc between Yohan and his brother (concluded just before the finale) and Ban’s ultimate sacrifice were widely praised for their emotional impact.
“The ending left it open for another season, and I can only hope they will do another one, and give Van and Miho the ending they truly deserve” MyDramaList Island Part 2 (2023) Episode 6
: While Kim Nam-gil (Ban) and Cha Eun-woo (Yohan) received high marks for their performances, some critics felt Mi-ho remained a "damsel in distress" for too long, only showing true "badassery" in the final moments. Community Perspectives : The tragic arc between Yohan and his
: Some viewers felt the story felt "abrupt" and "unfinished," with several loose ends regarding the true origins of the main villains and the "people in white". Island Part 2 (2023) Episode 6