“Lyle Lovett was fun... He and Danny played well off of each other, and several of Danny's cowboy jokes were funny.” TV Fanatic · 6 years ago Critical Consensus
Critics and viewers alike noted the episode's successful balance of three distinct storylines: [S10E14] Fog of War
“This is one of the top 3 shows of the entire series in my opinion. It has a little bit of everything... Near-Perfect episode.” IMDb “Lyle Lovett was fun
Erin and Anthony clash over a case involving a citizen who shot two people in what he claimed was self-defense. This adds a moral complexity to the episode, especially as it pits Erin against the personal opinions of Mayor Chase. Community Feedback Near-Perfect episode
Most User Reviews rate the episode highly for its "brilliant realism" regarding the psychological toll on police officers after a shooting. While the Danny/Gates case is played more for "comic relief," the Jamie and Frank segments provide the gravitas that Blue Bloods fans typically expect. "Blue Bloods" Fog of War (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb