Unanimously cited as the breakout star of the season. Critics note he delivers an "Emmy-worthy" performance as JJ processes shocking family revelations and descends into a "nothing to lose" mindset.

Fans noted a lack of the usual humor and "Pogue vs. Kook" beach rivalries, replaced by intense trauma, "daddy issues," and a sense of "excessive stress". Performance Highlights

The cast remains the show's greatest strength, with one particular actor receiving near-universal acclaim.