![]() Sadly a disappointing episode on most fronts. I'm not sure why Breen had to change it - surely he could have made the small effort to check it? It would have taken seconds to look it up and the actual canon backstory for Morgan's dad could easily have worked. The continuity errors jarred - you would think they would have realised by now that the CM fandom is very clued into the backstories and get it right. Some of the visual shots were outstanding and that was well done by TG. I had no problem with Reid being the first one in and shooting the unsub - that did seem right given the Morgan/Reid relationship. I know all about the effect of adrenaline on the human body in extreme situations but it was totally unbelievable the way the tortured Morgan took out 4 highly trained assassins. I personally found it way over the top and melodramatic with indifferent acting and a soap opera end scene. Interesting to read your take on the episode although for the most part I totally disagree with it. Production (set-design, make-up, special effects, etc.) – A (9-10).I’m also looking forward to Episode 18 which seems like it will be the wrap up for this whole arc. I’m looking forward to Criminal Minds 250 th episode that should provide us with more answers as to the remaining unanswered questions from this episode. While I’m sure there are a lot of fans/viewers wanting explanations about why Derek? Why do these people want to do this? What’s the cause, the reason for all this? I’m positive that the reason we didn’t get answers is because this episode wasn’t the end of the situation by a long stretch. Everything came together in this episode so much so that I can overlook the niggling mistakes and enjoy the overall episode. Well written, superbly directed, marvelous performances from the entire main and guest cast. But that is a personal preference and takes nothing away from the overall excellence of this episode. I would have much rather have seen Hotch storm through the door to Derek and maybe have a line from Hotch about “trusting Hotch with his life” in reference to the Derek/ Hotch conversation at the end of Mayhem. I always held to what Gideon told him about “ You don’t have to use a gun to kill someone” when I think of Spencer in those situations. I’m not a big fan of Reid using a gun, period. ![]() I know lots of people loved the fact that Reid ‘made the kill shot’ to save Derek, reaffirming the so called Derek/ Spencer bromance, however for me it felt a bit off for Reid. While personally I would have preferred more of the rest of the team I am very content with their roles as each member was written correct to their characterization. I am 'hoping' that Hank Morgan's comments in that field to Derek about "Go back to the beginning" regarding Derek's victimology is a glimpse of something still to come. Not on the street with Dad trying to stop a street mugging, while heading to a convenience store. Longtime fans know that Derek's Dad was killed by a robber while they were in a convenience store in Chicago. And I'm sorry Breen, love your work this season but man, oh man!, continuity is 'not' your forte.
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