 "New York Magazine" commented that the character could be the first print journalist in a decade to be portrayed in prime-time television as having principles and decency.The magazine compared Garbiras favourably to Golden Globe Award-winning actress Mary-Louise Parker.Garbiras was listed fourth in Netscape Celebrity's March 2005 ranking of "Top 10 Gutsy Gals" beating out better known TV actresses like Sarah Michelle Gellar ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") and Jacqueline Obradors ("NYPD Blue"), amongst others.