Critics generally praised the episode for its "continuity" and the payoff of the Adalind/Juliette rivalry. TV Fanatic awarded it 4.5/5 stars, specifically highlighting the fight choreography and the emotional weight of Juliette's confession.

Sean Calder, Michael Golamco, and Thomas Ian Griffith Guest Stars: Daniel Roebuck as Peter Orson (returning from Season 1) Gideon Emery as Damien Barso (The Excandesco) Alexis Denisof as Viktor Beckendorf Critical Reception and Ratings

The arsonist is identified as an Excandesco ( Grimm Wiki ), a rare, phoenix-like Wesen capable of internal combustion.

To stop the Excandesco, Nick recruits Peter Orson ( IMDb ), a former arson investigator and Bauerschwein who Nick arrested in Season 1 for murder.

Nick and Hank investigate a lethal fire at a family-owned sporting goods store that killed two young employees.

⚔️ The episode features a fan-favorite "knock-down, drag-out" fight between Juliette and Adalind, marking the first time Juliette fully embraces her powers for combat ( TV Fanatic ).

🔥 After a brutal physical fight with Adalind at her home, Juliette finally reveals her new Hexenbiest form to Nick in the episode’s closing moments.