[s2e17] Monday Mourning -

: Reviewers from TV Fanatic noted the episode’s strength in showing how different characters process tragedy, particularly highlighting April’s emotional distance due to her own personal struggles.

: Some fans expressed frustration with Dr. Choi's character arc, finding him less likable in this episode despite the show's attempts to soften his image through subplots like the panda storyline.

: The episode features a sharp clash between Dr. Choi and Dr. Halstead regarding a patient with stroke symptoms, which IMDb user reviews criticized as showing Choi's "black and white" thinking and inability to separate personal feelings from professional duty.

: While the central tragedy of Wheeler's suicide takes center stage, the episode balances several medical cases, including Manning treating a boy who fell into a river and Rhodes examining the boy's rescuer.

💡 : "Monday Mourning" is also the title of a Temperance Brennan novel by Kathy Reichs. Reviews for the book often praise its scientific accuracy regarding forensic anthropology and its atmospheric Montreal setting, though some found the French dialogue or character dynamics tedious.