“The season ended with a whimper, limping off into the sunset with characters left hanging in limbo... just a plot twist that felt wholly contrived.” IMDb
Dan bids farewell to Zoe McDonald, expecting he won't survive the coming mission. Some critics found this "clumsy" or "dirty," as her character was sidelined after being a major focus of the season. ⭐ Critical & Community Consensus
“The two [Bridges and Lithgow] certainly got their characterizations bang on and there is hope that if season two happens, we will be seeing more of them together.” The Review Geek · TV Promos The Old Man 1x7
The "meditative and probing" pace maintained the show's unique personality.
Bridges and Lithgow’s "visceral" interaction was a season highlight. “The season ended with a whimper, limping off
Many felt the story just "stopped" rather than concluding, leading to a "flat and unsatisfying" feeling for some fans.
After the shootout that leaves Waters and Mike dead, Dan and Harold Harper find themselves united as international fugitives. They escape together, bound for a final confrontation in Afghanistan. ⭐ Critical & Community Consensus “The two [Bridges
Reviewers generally lauded the production quality but felt the episode functioned more like a "second act climax" than a proper season bookend. The Good & The Bad