Although timely and well-intentioned, the episode was criticized for being condescending and preachy. "Preachy and melodramatic" was another criticism, although the cast was universally praised. She wrote and directed the film "Principles", which was criticized as stilted and preachy. At its worst, it's annoying and preachy. It lights up the righteous path without being preachy. Another critic lamented the film for being "too preachy". Historian James Baker said it was "preachy" and "indoctrinated without entertaining". Though the preachy tone grates, the film has its moments. I'm not trying to be preachy or tell people what to think. She believed the focus on comedy prevented the storylines from becoming "preachy". It's not a very serious or preachy depiction of the issues. Still, I don't think it's a preachy movie. I didn't think CS Lewis was especially preachy. Other labels included "preachy" and "too long". I didn't think C. S. Lewis was especially preachy.