Complex sentence: The episode received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising its writing, direction, and acting; with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Samuel Anderson, and Michelle Gomez receiving widespread acclaim for their performances, Gomez was constantly named as a highlight of the episode.
Split into simpler sentences: The episode received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising its writing, direction, and acting. With Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Samuel Anderson, and Michelle Gomez receiving widespread acclaim for their performances, Gomez was generally considered a highlight of the episode.