Reviewers and fans praised the episode for its emotional depth and bold storytelling:
“If she was in this alone she wouldn't have survived. With that love though? She would have kept going until the day she died.” Den of Geek · 7 years ago DuckTales 2x7
: The story highlights how her love for her boys drives her to maintain a positive attitude and survive against impossible odds. Critical Reception Reviewers and fans praised the episode for its
The showrunners consulted with the to ensure Della’s depiction as an amputee was handled respectfully and accurately. Critical Reception The showrunners consulted with the to
: The episode follows Della Duck (the mother of Huey, Dewey, and Louie) and her ten-year struggle to survive on the moon after her rocket, the Spear of Selene , crashed.
: It is revealed that Della was forced to ampute her own leg due to injuries from the crash, later replacing it with a robotic prosthetic she built herself.