(S01E20) Another entertaining episode. I think I've said it before: this isn't the best
show on TV, but it always holds my attention for the full hour. I was disappointed that the storyline from last
week involving Hotch's personal life was dropped, but I'm still pretty sure that it will play a big role in the
final episodes.
This episode was a little different though. The team was called in to find a serial killer on the run. The odd thing about it was that the local authorities knew who the guy was. Usually the BAU team is brought in when nothing is known other than people are being murdered. It was a nice change of pace and it allowed the teams to pair up and address different parts of the case.
Elle and Morgan were dispatched to stay on the trail of the killer, who by the way, was played by Huff's Andy Comeau. He plays such a lovable schizophrenic in that show, but he was downright creepy in this role. Moving on, we found out a little bit about Elle and Morgan. Elle apparently has a social life that no one knew about because she's quite tense about her new boyfriend. She doesn't say much about him, but Morgan pushes for answers anyway.
Morgan, on the other hand, is a consummate ladies man but we knew that. What we didn't know is that he's a complete slob. I'm surprised this flaw is just being brought up now though because I feel like it could have been used all season as a liability.
The one thing I really enjoyed about this episode (and they don't have these two interact enough), were the conversations between Hotch and Garcias. Everything that comes out of her mouth is some kind of sexual innuendo. When she speaks with Morgan, he always plays with it and dishes the bedroom talk right back. Hotch is completely put off by it and it's hilarious when Garcia keeps calling him "baby" and all Hotch wants is some dead lady's medical records.
Like I said though, good episode but I hope the ongoing storylines start to pick up in the coming weeks.
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4-20-2006 @ 12:00PM
RedPen said...
One thing I've liked as well is watching Reid and Gideon paired up - admittedly, the rookie/veteran is a staple, but last night it was really interesting to watch as an almost-role reversal took place. "You DO realize he's not the killer?" That one line really caught me, even though Gideon follwed it right up with a very logical, sensible reasoning for his outburst.
Reid's a geek, yes (lol, the whole thing at the beginning about the corn kernels was hilarious)... but he's not stuck in his own little world, as is often the stereotype. He's very observant, and isn't afraid to speak up when something bothers him.
Nice to see Robert Pine back on the screen again - and yes, the villain was CREEEEEEEE-PY... I'll be watching every person who comes to my door or tries to help me in the airport for awhile now...
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4-20-2006 @ 2:23PM
Judy Burk said...
I am interested in the Quotations used at the end of this great show. Can you tell me were to find these?
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4-20-2006 @ 6:38PM
MrAkai said...
The Wikiquote collects both the historical quotations as well as memorable quotes from each episode:
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Criminal_Minds
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4-20-2006 @ 10:09PM
Beth Kanz said...
The show this week was definitely creepy. The last woman victim fought back and I was glad at that. What was up with the father of this creep? This kind of thing makes me angry - don't people realize what type of animal they release into society? Anyway, the show gets my attention, not usually a pleasant story but I am fascinated at how one's past has such an infuluence.
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4-21-2006 @ 6:50PM
Marlena said...
Yeah, this episode was definitely a winner. Garcia just rules. She really does. I wish that she and Reid would have more airtime together, because her constant stream of sexual innuendos plus Reid's naive, slightly uptight personality would be hilarious....
Just a suggestion...
-Marlena
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4-28-2006 @ 4:54PM
Mona Carol-Kaufman said...
I've been in touch with Ed Bernero involving personal and ongoing storylines - and he assures me that they will be explored through the end of the season and as season 2 continues. It's what Ed does best, in my opinion - fleshing out great characters. So far I like what he's done with these. :)
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