Criminal Minds

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The Behavioral Analysis Unit consists of an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds and anticipate their next moves before they can strike again. Criminal Minds stars Thomas Gibson as Unit Chief Aaron Hotchner, Joe Mantegna as Senior Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss, Shemar Moore as Supervisory Special Agent Derek Morgan, Matthew Gray Gubler as Supervisory Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid, A.J. Cook as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau and Kirsten Vangsness as Analyst Penelope Garcia.

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S 7 :  Ep 24 Aired 5/16/12
S 7 :  Ep 23 Aired 5/16/12
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S 7 :  Ep 20 Aired 4/11/12
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  • Criminal Minds General Review

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By Emskor, 3 days ago
    One of TV's biggest jobs is to stay fresh; to make the audience want to carry on watching the program, to entice them with each and every episode. 'Criminal Minds' does exactly this.
    'Criminal Minds' is a show about a group of 7 elite profilers that are a part of the FBI's Behavioural Analysis Unit in the US. They analyse the most dangerous criminals in the country in an effort to prevent them from committing further crimes. In my opinion the best thing about 'CM' is that we (as the audience) get involved into the program so much, that by watching just a few episodes, you find yourself profiling the criminals as well, just because you can't help yourself.
    There is a character for every viewer- from Dr Spencer Reid- the genius-, and handsome SA Derek Morgan to the heart-warming, slightly crazy, Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia. These characters, together as a team, prove it takes wit to beat the bad guys. In shows as famous as 'Law & Order' and 'CSI' the detective characters are basically the same and in 'Criminal Minds' it is the characters differences, and the way in which they play off each other, that keeps the show interesting.
    Each consecutive episode has a different storyline- focusing on either all of the characters working together or more heavily on just one, so it is a very easy program to pick up/watch. For regular viewers there are extra 'goodies' where the writers delve deep into the characters lives to help us relate more to them- knowing they are human people not just profilers.
    Each episode starts out with the gripping suspense of a murder/kidnapping. Leading onto the 'BAU team' helping the viewer understand exactly what makes the bad guy tick. They dig deep into the 'unsubs' (unknown subjects) lives- right back to their childhood- to try and fathom what their next move is and how to prevent it. Following a highly intelligent break through is usually an extremely suspense-filled chase to catch the killer before they strike again.
    To bring an episode to a close, one of the characters states a famous quote that reflects that episode. This is a clever little way of putting across a moral and letting the audience know the show has a purpose. For example 'Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime' was at the end of the episode 'Mayhem'- which was related to a terrorist bombing.
    To conclude, in my opinion the acting is excellent, the stories are fantastically intriguing and the show never fails to be entertaining.
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  • This Season's Finale

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    By MarhoelaPerni, May 17, 2012
    I LOVE, Love last nite's season's ender!!! It was, yet, one of my very few favorites since I became a 'Criminal Minds' avid fan. I arranged my wednesdays just so I won't miss any new episodes.
    HIT. RUN is well scripted--KUDOS to the great writing crew. The twist&turns of how the storyline develop was Awesome. I enjoyed the suspension thrill!
    To each one of the CASTS (Rossi, Hotch, Morgan, Prentiss, JJ , Dr. Reid & Garcia)--very convincing acting and best suited for @ particular character. I think Emily Prentiss has become my fave character, as she's very analytical, speaks different languages and yet compassionate to all of her team members. Of course Reid has always been my 'baby doll'!!!
    I am looking forward to ANY one of these casts to be nominated for Emmy together with the Producton categories. It's about time, right?
    Also, I would 'die' to see couple real good episodes for JGideon's (Mandy Patinkin) cameo. I think it was so poignant how his character left the show and millions of us would like to revisit what had happened to his Respite from the Bureau.
    To the Executive Producers, please KEEP all the characters together. They just have this familial 'bond' that is so passionate shown in their 'eyes'. It's really what makes this show deeply profound inspite of the 'violence & darkness' it has to portray.
    I LOVE this show. We'll never get tired of watching it's reruns ocz it just gets better the 2nd time around((:
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  • LovingCook

    10
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    By LovingCook, May 16, 2012
    Criminal Minds is an excellent show. I am biased as A.J.Cook is my favorite girl on TV, she is so fine.
    Aside from that, I like the way the show is presented and all the actors do their jobs well. I hope it keeps getting renewed and JJ stays on.
    Best shows on TV today IMHO. Justified, Southland, Revenge, Blue Bloods, Harry's Law, Shameless, True Blood, Vampire Diaries, COMEDIES: Big Bang, 2 and 1/2 Men,2 broke Girls,moreless

  • Average to good...

    7.0
    "Good"
    By emeraldcity, May 16, 2012
    I initially liked the chemistry between the actors involved in this show but they run so many repeats that it has worn a bit thin of late. They often seemed to come up with complex plots which is good from a viewing perspective, but sometimes I find it comes off as just another Police Procedural which can is the most predictable genre that has ever existed. Good guys win and bad guy loses. I think there is not much to that. Could be better.moreless

  • CRMINAL MINDS PANIC ATTACK

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    By COOKIERamirez, Apr 17, 2012
    HI NEW HERE, LOVE IT , REASON FOR ME BEING HERE IS MY FRIEND TOLD ME JUST NOW THAT THEY'RE NOT GOING TO AIR CR. MINDS FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HAS ANYONE ELSE HEARD THIS TOO? LET IT BE NOT TRUE, NEED MY CRIMAL MIND FIX!@
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