Late because I've no idea what day of the week it is...

[a_blackpanther]

This is the discussion post for Episode 9x05 - "Route 66". Watch out for SPOILERS in the comments.

Comments

[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

I don't have a lot to say about this episode that mycha_kk hasn't already said. I really enjoyed the episode. i thought it was well balanced in terms of Hotch and the case. The Reaper is my favorite villain of the series. Incredibly creepy. Made more so by his attitude in the dream. Hotch/Haley break my heart. Haley's death is one of the most affecting fictional deaths I've ever watched on TV or in the movies.

I loved that the case wasn't what everyone thought. That Reid and Co's profiles were accurate, but only up to a point. It's okay to be wrong and while people did die in this episode the body count wasn't off the charts. It wasn't particularly grisly either, which I'm very happy about. They are leaning much harder on the psychological aspects of crime so far this year and I'm LOVING that turn of events.

I think s9 stumbled coming out of the gate but they are getting stronger each week. I have high hopes right now for a solid season.

Edited to add that I really loved yet another connection to Reid/Maeve's story with Rossi showing Reid the picture of the 1947 Buick and referencing his Uncle Sal. The relative he used to help Reid understand the grieving process in Alchemy. Little nods like this show us that the writers are paying attention and trying to give some continuity for all of the characters.

[a_blackpanther]

I think this is the first time they've predicted a suicide by cop and it didn't end that way, I LOVED that twist so much!

I've been enjoying season 9 much much more than 8. It's a lot of "back to the basics", a lot more profiling, green screen walkthroughs, the tight-knit family,

Also, was Rossi Hotch's driver? Because LOL.

[mzkitteh.livejournal.com]

Yes, Rossi was his driver, and that's a car Joe Montegna owns in real life. It was the first car he bought yrs ago and he recently had it restored. Pretty cool!

[a_blackpanther]

That's awesome!

[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

OOOO I didn't know either of those facts! Thanks for sharing.

[mzkitteh.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I can't remember if he tweeted about it, or posted on FB. Either or I thought it was pretty cool. :)