tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post1383229390926059344..comments2024-02-16T02:02:48.559-06:00Comments on Criminal Minds Fanatic's Favorite Things: CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILER THREAD FOR "WHAT HAPPENS AT HOME"Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-91741593711529949512011-01-11T06:36:35.418-06:002011-01-11T06:36:35.418-06:00I know this late, but I didn't feel like comme...I know this late, but I didn't feel like commenting about these episode at the time because I would have been negative about it from beginning to end. What a blatant attempt for the audience to like this character, a character I know that had pegged as a regular, not a 3 arc episode character like they had everyone try to believe (we're not stupid CBS/ABC/CM). Basically, I agree with manySandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-82557165371827270952011-01-06T10:41:14.576-06:002011-01-06T10:41:14.576-06:00Don't know why my previous comment didn't ...Don't know why my previous comment didn't post?? Anyway, read this on the CBS Community Board for Criminal Mindsa nd thought it summed up a lot of what I was trying to say in my previous posts:<br /><br />"Bottom line, she has no business being there and what I don't like, actually hate, is when shows try to spin a huge yarn to insert characters into shows that have no Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-24787115671941293012011-01-04T12:53:16.949-06:002011-01-04T12:53:16.949-06:00Continued....
CM is still up there in the ratings...Continued....<br /><br />CM is still up there in the ratings, but there is no doubt that it has taken some hits lately. First, the genius move to fire the show's best writers, then getting rid of AJ Cook, and reducing Paget's screen time. Now to complete the brillant line of thinking, they are adding the Seaver character to the show. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the ratings Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-4246999673247202912011-01-04T12:41:27.222-06:002011-01-04T12:41:27.222-06:00Happy New Year everyone! I have been on vacation a...Happy New Year everyone! I have been on vacation and thus haven't been able to see the new CM episodes. Normally, I would say that is a bad thing, but in the case of the past two episodes, I'd say it was a good thing. Let me tackle this episode first. Is it me, or was this episode completely devoid of any profiling? Last time I checked, CM was about profiling, right??? Instead of Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-38493301341533158312010-12-31T19:38:48.223-06:002010-12-31T19:38:48.223-06:00Okay this is what I have to say about the new girl...Okay this is what I have to say about the new girl Agent Seaver I REALLY HATE HER... SHE COMPLETLY RUINS THE SHOW FOR ME!!!! If they keep her as a regular I will not watch the show and definetley don't have any love scenes with her or Reid, Morgan, or anyone. GET HER OFF THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-26960385977889401342010-12-16T14:56:51.653-06:002010-12-16T14:56:51.653-06:00@ Joy Banks.. I completely agree with all of your ...@ Joy Banks.. I completely agree with all of your comments. It is so sad what how much this show has crumbled. <br /><br />I think that if you post your comments/questions on the lastest thread (25 to Life) you may get a reply as it seems like that is getting the most traffic now. I too would like to write CBS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-5148995462666444412010-12-16T13:19:33.188-06:002010-12-16T13:19:33.188-06:00Does anyone have contact info for CBS execs or wri...Does anyone have contact info for CBS execs or writers? When folks were petitioning for Paget and AJ, this info was posted online. Since then they have been disabled. I would love to write directly to CBS. Then again, perhaps they read this blog. Thanks, Joy BanksJoy Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-15429372730967496012010-12-16T11:56:16.021-06:002010-12-16T11:56:16.021-06:00I saw the first 2 episodes with the new character....I saw the first 2 episodes with the new character. I don't believe it's working. The new agent does not fit in with the story line (which seems to be turning into a soap opera), or with the cast. I see no chemistry and body language suggests less than happiness with the addition. And the BAU must be laughing a lot. No way would this agent (nothing against Rachel) be in the FBI. She Joy Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-29055151810902712512010-12-15T12:08:47.753-06:002010-12-15T12:08:47.753-06:00Sorry, guys, in my haste, I was a week off. I tot...Sorry, guys, in my haste, I was a week off. I totally know tat tonite is new but time/C'mas and holidays are getting away from me after 10 days of a nasty sinus infection!<br /><br />The 22nd and the 29th are the repeats with the 22nd being the pilot re-run.<br /><br />Not unusual because of the holidays to not waste new epis during this busy time. (But I still wish there were new...:)gubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-62173715662966953872010-12-15T04:50:35.305-06:002010-12-15T04:50:35.305-06:00@Gubegirl
originally posted by gubegirl:
"...@Gubegirl <br /><br />originally posted by gubegirl: <br />"FYI, also, Wed. 12/15 and 12/22 will both be re-runs, with the<br />15th being the pilot of the spin-off, "Suspect Behavior."<br /><br />12/15 which is today, is NO re-run . It is the NEW episode "25 to life"!Zgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-36531868832316912192010-12-14T19:44:06.613-06:002010-12-14T19:44:06.613-06:00Because I have never posted anywhere other than on...Because I have never posted anywhere other than on this blog, I have to say it here:<br /><br />This week's TV Guide (12/20-1/02) summarizes the years highs and lows states in their "Cheers & Jeers - 2010":<br /><br />"Jeers to Criminal Minds for cutting one of its most likeable costars, A.J. Cook (pictured-right)aka JJ Jareau."<br /><br />They go on to say, "You&gubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-38138964293679671982010-12-14T16:47:19.915-06:002010-12-14T16:47:19.915-06:00@ Kat887 If I am remembering correctly (and please...@ Kat887 If I am remembering correctly (and please correct me if I am wrong), Jordan Todd came to the team as a temporary replacement for JJ while JJ was on maternity leave; it was never the intention for Jordan to become a permanent member of the team. Unlike the new character, by what everything seems to indicate, will be joining the team even though she is not experienced in profiling.Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-69507825807306718702010-12-14T15:30:21.701-06:002010-12-14T15:30:21.701-06:00And in response to how Seaver could be in the BAU ...And in response to how Seaver could be in the BAU after being reprimanded by Hotch: Remember Jordan Todd.kat887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-92148689966426445162010-12-13T05:40:26.645-06:002010-12-13T05:40:26.645-06:00How can they keep Ashley on the team?
I've bee...How can they keep Ashley on the team?<br />I've been thinking about this and the only way i see happening is if Rossi takes her under his wing like Gideon did to Reid (and yes, I see the discrepancies), but that is the only way I see it, really.<br />And even though it may be contrived, I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see a scene between he and Strauss about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-39790480232381762672010-12-12T16:18:47.264-06:002010-12-12T16:18:47.264-06:00For Jen: Very nice explanation summarizing what r...For Jen: Very nice explanation summarizing what role JJ played and the necessity of this "exposition" as you put it, in getting the entire episode off the ground with the viewers. And you are right, without a JJ replacement (which we never wanted but still can't figure out how our team can operate as well without JJ!) the veterans briefing the rookie could serve the same purpose gubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-45659112783249230202010-12-12T15:38:06.177-06:002010-12-12T15:38:06.177-06:00I haven't read all 182 comments, but it looks ...I haven't read all 182 comments, but it looks like I'm one of the few who likes the Seaver character so far. After AJ left I was ready to give up on CM, since I found it had mostly become a weekly mini version of "Hostel" or "Saw." I don't much care for the horror genre, and it seemed like CM over the past season or two has been trying to capitalize on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-36485588142070924282010-12-12T14:37:00.046-06:002010-12-12T14:37:00.046-06:00…continued…
Anyway, I can’t see Ashley having a f...…continued…<br /><br />Anyway, I can’t see Ashley having a future in the BAU after having defied Hotch, endangering herself and the team on her first day in the field, and not being able to talk about anything but herself and her father. <br /><br />Loved the Hotch smile! For me, this was the highlight of the episode because the scene with Rossi showed some real CM spirit and witty writing.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-50784191477427647182010-12-12T14:36:24.566-06:002010-12-12T14:36:24.566-06:00I finally watched the ep and I have to say that I ...I finally watched the ep and I have to say that I didn’t really enjoy it. The story could have been very interesting, but somehow we never saw the team do any investigating or anything that could have helped them solve the case other than Garcia going through the files and the team observing who was a no-show at the town meeting. What happened to talking to people and profiling them during the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-18146693504109027922010-12-12T14:34:47.946-06:002010-12-12T14:34:47.946-06:00I finally watched the ep and I have to say that I ...I finally watched the ep and I have to say that I didn’t really enjoy it. The story could have been very interesting, but somehow we never saw the team do any investigating or anything that could have helped them solve the case other than Garcia going through the files and the team observing who was a no-show at the town meeting. What happened to talking to people and profiling them during the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-4731641272949595202010-12-12T14:30:58.348-06:002010-12-12T14:30:58.348-06:00With regards to having a cadet on the team-- I thi...With regards to having a cadet on the team-- I think it adds an interesting dynamic if handled well. I'm not interested in seeing an uberkind, but having a rookie around really gives the audience a new access point to the team and the process. From a technical standpoint, the writers lost a huge edge with JJ. A lot of the exposition revolved around her briefing the team. Since she wasn'Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-15851218077586703082010-12-12T14:30:13.908-06:002010-12-12T14:30:13.908-06:00With regards to having a cadet on the team-- I thi...With regards to having a cadet on the team-- I think it adds an interesting dynamic if handled well. I'm not interested in seeing an uberkind, but having a rookie around really gives the audience a new access point to the team and the process. From a technical standpoint, the writers lost a huge edge with JJ. A lot of the exposition revolved around her briefing the team. Since she wasn'Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-38694655665827522322010-12-12T11:43:15.080-06:002010-12-12T11:43:15.080-06:00Re: Addicted to eggnog latte - "CM seems to b...Re: Addicted to eggnog latte - "CM seems to be devolving into a run of the mill police procedural."<br /><br />Interesting. I've noticed when I channel surf other procedurals, they're becoming more like CM. <br /><br />I wonder how long CM could last without repeating itself if it didn't insert fresh points of view on similar crimes and unsubs.kat887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-50236531599323867192010-12-12T07:22:55.640-06:002010-12-12T07:22:55.640-06:00Sorry about the split duplicate post - when I trie...Sorry about the split duplicate post - when I tried to post the original as a whole it flashed up it was too long so I split the Word document before copying and pasting! <br /><br />I'm now wondering if the site admin can remove the two copies and this apology??<br /><br />I apologise once more.....Addicted to eggnog lattenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-72293570681279248542010-12-12T07:19:08.336-06:002010-12-12T07:19:08.336-06:00PART 2
Reid:
He seems to be regressing in that l...PART 2<br /><br />Reid: <br />He seems to be regressing in that last season he appeared to have had some fashion tips and was less socially awkward. Now it's like he's been back in time and stolen my grandfather's 1930s Oxford University geek chic wardrobe (I've seen my grandmother's photos from that time!) and has been hanging out with the characters from The Big Bang Theory Addicted to eggnog lattenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-87716986774659372482010-12-12T07:17:46.521-06:002010-12-12T07:17:46.521-06:00PART 1
Now I've finally seen the episode (a w...PART 1<br /><br />Now I've finally seen the episode (a work colleague downloaded for me as the website I usually watch it on doesn't seem to be in a rush to add it) I can add my two penn’orth:<br /><br />The episode as a whole: <br />Better than recent weeks, but still too little profiling, what makes the unsub tick, etc. When CM started showing in the UK in 2006 the main thing which madeAddicted to eggnog lattenoreply@blogger.com