This was one of the best written stand offs in TV drama history. I would have paid for a movie version of the "Criminal Minds" season finale and the later resolution.
To recap the "Criminal Minds" season finale:
Agent Hotchner was attacked by The Reaper, the escaped serial killer that took Agent Morgan's ID. The Reaper left Hotch barely alive at a hospital, but took his ex-wife's address. Hotch's family was put into witness protection for their safety....
Cut to the resolution:
The Reaper manages to get the number for the agent guarding Hotch's family (wife and son). He tortures him for info, then finds the agent's cell phone and tracks down Hotch's family. Hotch and the BAU team are exactly one step behind the Reaper. Agent Hotchner receives a phone call from his ex-wife, he knows the Reaper is with her or she would not be calling.
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Criminal Minds: Will the Reaper Kill Hotch?
After watching the Criminal Minds season finale twice, I still think that BAU Chief Aaron Hotchner will survive the Reaper.
Just for back info: The Reaper is the serial killer that got away this season. Managing to escape jail in a way that would make Hannibal Lecter giggle, the Reaper had offered Agent Hotchner a deal: "I'll stop if you stop".
Hotchner's response: "No deal!"
While I must admit to being surprised at the turn of events in the final scene, I can't believe that Thomas Gibson is leaving. The show would not be the same, not even close.
Besides, the Reaper wants Derek Morgan. He took Derek's ID during that episode, so he is the next target. Hotch is merely a 'toy' until the rest of the BAU team comes. Then Morgan will be the target of the Reaper. I don't see him falling to the fugitive either.
So that's my take, what do you think of the season finale of Criminal Minds?
To visit the Criminal Minds forums and fan site check out: Criminal Minds Fanatic
Just for back info: The Reaper is the serial killer that got away this season. Managing to escape jail in a way that would make Hannibal Lecter giggle, the Reaper had offered Agent Hotchner a deal: "I'll stop if you stop".
Hotchner's response: "No deal!"
While I must admit to being surprised at the turn of events in the final scene, I can't believe that Thomas Gibson is leaving. The show would not be the same, not even close.
Besides, the Reaper wants Derek Morgan. He took Derek's ID during that episode, so he is the next target. Hotch is merely a 'toy' until the rest of the BAU team comes. Then Morgan will be the target of the Reaper. I don't see him falling to the fugitive either.
So that's my take, what do you think of the season finale of Criminal Minds?
To visit the Criminal Minds forums and fan site check out: Criminal Minds Fanatic
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Criminal Minds Returns With New Episodes
Is this CBS drama getting softer?
The hit CBS drama Criminal minds is back with all new episodes, but are they as hard hitting as the originals? I was disappointed with the first new episode that aired Wednesday (4/02/08) night.
Agent Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) is still heading the FBI team, and looking hotter than ever. In this episode, we learn that his wife (who left and took their child) wants an uncontested divorce. This is the only soap-like part of the show, and doesn't matter to the show other than to show why an FBI Agent may react a certain way. The stress of this decision ends up putting Agent Hotchner and Agent Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) in a locked cell with a mass murderer.
We did get to see the conclusion of the case that has haunted Agent Rossi (Joe Mantegna) for the last 20 years. This is the one character on the show that I think seems misplaced, or poorly written.
Agent Rossi joined the team in the BAU after the retirement of Agent Gideon (Mandy Pantinken). While I think it was time to retire Agent Gideon, the Rossi character seems forced.
While all of the characters are uber-dramatic, the show demands no less, Rossi looks like he wants to hit someone (all the time).
At the end, we saw the promise of a smile and a light-hearted ending. Criminal Minds is still a great show, I want to go back to when it actually scared me though.
More On Criminal Minds
The hit CBS drama Criminal minds is back with all new episodes, but are they as hard hitting as the originals? I was disappointed with the first new episode that aired Wednesday (4/02/08) night.
Agent Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) is still heading the FBI team, and looking hotter than ever. In this episode, we learn that his wife (who left and took their child) wants an uncontested divorce. This is the only soap-like part of the show, and doesn't matter to the show other than to show why an FBI Agent may react a certain way. The stress of this decision ends up putting Agent Hotchner and Agent Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) in a locked cell with a mass murderer.
We did get to see the conclusion of the case that has haunted Agent Rossi (Joe Mantegna) for the last 20 years. This is the one character on the show that I think seems misplaced, or poorly written.
Agent Rossi joined the team in the BAU after the retirement of Agent Gideon (Mandy Pantinken). While I think it was time to retire Agent Gideon, the Rossi character seems forced.
While all of the characters are uber-dramatic, the show demands no less, Rossi looks like he wants to hit someone (all the time).
At the end, we saw the promise of a smile and a light-hearted ending. Criminal Minds is still a great show, I want to go back to when it actually scared me though.
More On Criminal Minds
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