john anderson of "variety" wrote, “helmer lisa f. jackson's sex crimes unit is the real thing, a gritty, emotional, up-close-and-procedural look at the actual new york district attorneys dedicated to prosecuting rape and sexual assault... sex crimes unit has drama, suspense, terrific personalities and a great deal of heart. the attorneys are portrayed as basic, funny, human people who just happen to be devoted to a job not many people could do, or would want to do.”