I did want to comment specifically about this episode.
I had to rewatch today as I couldn't devote full attention last night. What I liked best was Reid's role in the story. It's been a while since he was front and center without actually being the only one on the screen. I liked the final scene between Reid and Marvin, and the ongoing references to his mother. The last bit with the souvenirs was nice. They haven't completely forgotten about character moments this season.
Overall I thought this was an interesting story. Not really a Criminal Minds story though. There was profiling involved but it felt more like a police procedural instead of a more science based based procedural. I use the term loosely as I know 'science' of any kind on TV is pretty shaky most of the time. I think they've had better stories this season and they've also had worse. I've a certain set of expectations for CM and I'm not really looking for something to replace it so I am possibly more easily pleased than most.
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I had to rewatch today as I couldn't devote full attention last night. What I liked best was Reid's role in the story. It's been a while since he was front and center without actually being the only one on the screen. I liked the final scene between Reid and Marvin, and the ongoing references to his mother. The last bit with the souvenirs was nice. They haven't completely forgotten about character moments this season.
Overall I thought this was an interesting story. Not really a Criminal Minds story though. There was profiling involved but it felt more like a police procedural instead of a more science based based procedural. I use the term loosely as I know 'science' of any kind on TV is pretty shaky most of the time. I think they've had better stories this season and they've also had worse. I've a certain set of expectations for CM and I'm not really looking for something to replace it so I am possibly more easily pleased than most.