It was a good finale and quite worth being put through the emotional wringer for the past week. Every member of the team got the opportunity to be awesome in this episode. I'd like to think I'm not a violent person but I do love it when Hotch starts kicking ass.

The final scene was touching. It humanized Alex in a way the ep set in her home town did not. Her leaving the shield in Reid's bag...yeah, full circle moment.

I liked when she said that her son would have been like Reid. There was an element of concern and affection on her part in some of their interactions and this explained it. They did her exit justice but I hope we do get to see her again. I'd love it if season 10 showed glimpses of all the old team members but I doubt that will happen.