It really feels so good seeing all the positive reviews

it's a solid performance, it just could've been better. But I ain't complaining because Katy is doing a good move trying to play safe. She knows she cannot screw this performance because it's her comeback. Riskier performances can be done later, maybe during the AMAs (although I'd love if she performs a new single by then), when people hugely acclaim her - and look, she succeeded.
I'm honestly not here for another Wide Awake BBMA mess, so I'm satisfied.