Criminal Minds Episode Commentary

[sheryden]

Reid: Aw, he’s afraid of the dark. :D I love that despite his intellect, Reid is still so inexperienced in many ways. I liked how Garcia and Morgan had a bit of fun with him while he was in the Finnegan house. I appreciated the mention of his conversation with Elle before she shot Lee. In a way, I would like to have seen a final scene between Elle and Reid this episode. On the other hand, leaving it unresolved leaves the door open for her eventual guest appearance.

Morgan: I didn’t think I’d like him this much, but he’s such a wonderful character. He has far more complexity than I suspected he would (fulfilling the pretty boy ladies man as he does). I love his rapport with Garcia and Reid. The actor does a nice job of altering the tone and volume of Morgan’s voice when he tries to talk Reid through his guilt about Elle.

JJ: I’m not feeling her. She’s the only character on the show who rings hollow to me. All I really know about her after a handful of episodes is that she’s The Chick. It’s a shame, because one of the things we need on television is more strong female characters.

Elle: I’ll be sorry to see her go, because unlike JJ, I connected with Elle. I enjoyed her scenes with Hotch, and I’m pleased that her story is unresolved. It was pretty ridiculous of Gideon to allow her to go undercover in the first place. Wasn’t it clear that she still had issues?

Gideon: I have yet to see his meltdown from last season. I’m anxious to see it, though, because right now, he comes across as the rock of the show. I’d like to see him in a different light so I can understand the character more thoroughly.

Garcia: I love her so much. Being relatively new to the show, I’d like to see a story featuring her character. Has there been?

Hotch: He’s such a Vulcan. :D I know he’s not, really. If anything, he feels things more deeply than most of his colleagues. His scene with Elle at the graveyard was nicely done. Being an angst fan, though, I’d love to see him have a meltdown.

Morgan and Reid: It’s official. Morgan/Reid is my OTP. :D Last night cinched it. Their chemistry is so natural. And physically? They look so hot together. I’ve got the workings for a fic I don’t have to time write swirling around in my head. And yes, it would be angst. :D