criminalxminds | Final Finale! (pt 2)

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. A bit over the top to think that pretty much the whole police force was dirty but I suppose people do stranger things for money.

I had heard that MGG was the only one with an open contract. I'm not surprised that he has apparently renewed. I am very glad that Reid actually got some screen time even though he spent a lot of it nodding off in bed or in a chair. 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. It's easy to forget that Reid knew Alex before she joined the team. I like how Hotch kept the resignation quiet on the plane. I wonder if JT really did break her contract and leave the show, or if we will see Alex in a limited way next season?

I never worried for Morgan. Shemar is on board for at least one more year. I hope CBS wraps the series with suitable warning next season. It would be hard to lose an original character at this point. NCIS did it, and IMO they loused it up badly.

I loved Garcia in action. Purely an instinctive move but well done. The moment with Reid was too sweet. As for the rest... JJ and Hotch kicking ass and taking names, and our steady Rossi pulling it all together. Very satisfying ending to the season.

I really liked this. As a two-part episode on its own it was great, and as a season finale it was great as well. I'm bummed about Alex leaving as I really like her character, so hopefully she'll still pop up now and then. At least her leaving was her choice and for a good reason, and there weren't any stupid shenanigans like faking deaths or being shipped off to the state department.

I can believe the whole force or most of it being in on corruption, especially in a smaller town. A police chief or sheriff, I forget which, was arrested in a nearby town years ago for running drugs. It wasn't exactly a surprise, either, practically an open secret. When you mix small town ties, money, and authority, it's always a recipe for corruption thicker than molasses.

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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.

JT's contract was up for renewal, as is MGG's. no one is sure if it was her choice to leave or if she was pushed out/not asked back by TPTB. it's been real quiet, esp on JT's front.

as of today, MGG has still not renewed his contract, so there's a possibility that Reid could still leave early in s10. I mean, I don't see MGG as someone who would let his character just drop off without saying goodbye and lord knows TPTB would never force him to like they did with Rachel Nichols, so if he doesn't renew, I think that's what'll happen.

I love the CM core cast. I can't imagine the show without MGG/Reid. I agree that Matthew does not seem like the type of guy to just pitch a fit and walk. Even though Reid is not universally popular among fans, he is popular enough and unique in what he does and how he does it. I'm guessing if MGG gets to direct a couple next year and they offer him reasonable money, he will be back on board.

As for JT, I read an interview from the showrunner stating that she discussed the Blake character with JT and they mutually agreed it was time for Alex to leave and that it should be a quiet exit and not a splashy death. Maybe she'll be back for a guest spot. I honestly could care less as I could never warm to Alex. I think if we had seen her human side more early on things might have been different.

Final Finale! (pt 2)

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