tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post5271337991827510975..comments2024-02-16T02:02:48.559-06:00Comments on Criminal Minds Fanatic's Favorite Things: CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILER THREAD FOR "DEVIL'S NIGHT"Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-21187645003302280112010-11-02T17:54:28.522-05:002010-11-02T17:54:28.522-05:00I think Morgan got a good storyline in the fifth s...I think Morgan got a good storyline in the fifth season and good moments in the sixth season. We did see his character evolve during that time and I certainly wouldn't mind seeing more Morgan centric episodes (and we still have to learn his secret).<br /><br />The writers are trying to do their best in my opinion to develop the characters. <br />But they also didn't give Reid a storyline Agathonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-31828261916752657492010-11-02T15:14:40.055-05:002010-11-02T15:14:40.055-05:00There better be more Morgan episodes. I'm sick...There better be more Morgan episodes. I'm sick of all the Hotchner and Spence episodes. <br /><br />Derek's had a handful compared to the armful of Reid and Hotch storylines. <br /><br />Come on guise! Use Shemar to his full potential!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-40444776268893863942010-10-31T12:09:38.965-05:002010-10-31T12:09:38.965-05:00Not nearly as good as season 3's Halloween epi...Not nearly as good as season 3's Halloween episode About Face.<br /><br />I was glad to finally see Jack though, I hope we get to see more of him this season. He's rarely even mentioned!luckyduckdesignerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137502761118847209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-42078085264771361672010-10-30T15:08:25.255-05:002010-10-30T15:08:25.255-05:00I finally managed to see the episode and I thought...I finally managed to see the episode and I thought it was a good one.<br />Being burned alive has always struck me as one of the most horrible way to die and this episode certainly didn't change my mind (and I'm sure it wasn't supposed to).<br /><br />As a new writer for Criminal Minds Randy Huggins did a really good job.<br />There were good profiling moments (the team sitting aroundAgathonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-40981853545024075162010-10-29T22:37:12.045-05:002010-10-29T22:37:12.045-05:00Great episode in my opinion.
It wasn't flawles...Great episode in my opinion.<br />It wasn't flawless, but I still enjoyed it. <br />I found the case interesting and I loved the parts with Hotch and Jack.<br />Reid the Halloween Geek was wonderful too.<br /><br />Hotch rushing into the burning building and outrunning the explosion by mere seconds was way over the top.<br /><br />The rest of the episode was interesting.<br />It was great to C.T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-43378894583789916222010-10-29T16:36:38.542-05:002010-10-29T16:36:38.542-05:00Gotta say, I thought Reid mispronouncing Samhain w...Gotta say, I thought Reid mispronouncing Samhain was completely in character. I reared two gifted kids and both of them have always known and been able to spell many words that they've never heard said. Even now, as adults, from time to time one of them will pronounce something the way it looks.<br /><br />Yay for the Hotchiness of the episode. He's been wasted except for *official warm Kittyhttp://wattakitty.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-54525516371777276752010-10-29T16:27:39.311-05:002010-10-29T16:27:39.311-05:00This episode was definitely weak, with not much to...This episode was definitely weak, with not much to recommend it other than some touching scenes with Hotch & Jack and Reid's Halloween antics. The script was generally poor and not well developed with no follow through, so the audience was left hanging in some respects. It looks like the series is headed in a different direction this year, with much more unnecessary graphic violence. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-29635701910082316792010-10-29T15:27:54.340-05:002010-10-29T15:27:54.340-05:00Even though Hotch is my favorite character, I stil...Even though Hotch is my favorite character, I still like Reid and think he brings skills to the team. Would like to see a rekindling of that pairing. <br /><br />Never enough Hotch. :)Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-69455318657762528812010-10-29T04:53:35.061-05:002010-10-29T04:53:35.061-05:00I must admit it wasn't one of my favuorite epi...I must admit it wasn't one of my favuorite episodes, although it had its moments. The Hotch/Jack scenes were priceless, Jack is such a cutie, he's the most adorable kid ever and him dressed as Hotch really made me feel all warm inside :)! And Hotch smiled <3! However, my fav part of the eppy was definitely when Reid started rambling about Halloween...I was like laughing so loud! I heyyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-672343055087893652010-10-28T23:56:45.838-05:002010-10-28T23:56:45.838-05:00I have gone back and read the comments referring t...I have gone back and read the comments referring to Reid as being a show-off and that he makes for a lousy FBI man.<br /><br />I totally disagree. You need to go back and watch CM from the beginning. Reid is self-less albeit abit child-like in his presentation of his intellect and is quick to share any knowledge of a subject but never in an arrogant way. <br /><br />And no, he is not an "gubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-6760680414580920502010-10-28T23:20:16.524-05:002010-10-28T23:20:16.524-05:00I too agree with those who think that this Reid ba...I too agree with those who think that this Reid bashing is uncalled for. It's the Reid we've always known, it's not like he's started a new trend and, to some of us, it'a a very endearing part of him. Also, Reid is very socially inept, probably due to his mother and always being with people not his own age. In 52 Pickup Morgan asked him what made him feel comfortabel and heAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-91359416360658625632010-10-28T19:20:41.341-05:002010-10-28T19:20:41.341-05:00A wee bit lame for my tastes.
Someone made an exc...A wee bit lame for my tastes.<br /><br />Someone made an excellent point earlier in the thread about the lack of character-related continuity with the unsubs lately: hardened sociopaths appear to switch from ruthless, remorseless, and bloodthirsty one minute, to subdued, weepy, and emo the next. Seems like CM may have discovered a solution to a problem that has plagued society and puzzled law Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-3594462882297949182010-10-28T18:58:09.627-05:002010-10-28T18:58:09.627-05:00"I ain't afraid of no ghosts".
Appar..."I ain't afraid of no ghosts".<br />Apparently, someone also ain't afraid of no smoke inhalations or being able to outrun an explosion.<br />Sorry, it was an OK first script from a new writer but there were too many cliches to make it a strong episodes. The Detroit police and fire dept. must be sooo undermanned that the BAU had to do all the heavy lifting. Why would Hotch be so babruinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-75674257963936386312010-10-28T18:38:33.212-05:002010-10-28T18:38:33.212-05:00I thought there was so much wrong with this episod...I thought there was so much wrong with this episode. It did not feel like Criminal Minds at all. The intrigue was traded for tacky explosions or horrific scenes of pain and suffering. (I hope this isn't a trend; the episode with the women handcuffed and tortured was horrible as well). So disjointed and not smart. The kid touching a total stranger who is about to murder his mom and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-37664258045525261252010-10-28T18:20:28.474-05:002010-10-28T18:20:28.474-05:00Hotch has a new sweater! So HOT!
That alone was wo...Hotch has a new sweater! So HOT!<br />That alone was worth watching the episode for, although I found it pretty entertaining. Not necessarily the best written, but kept my attention.<br /><br />Loved seeing more Hotch, have missed him this season!Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-38179830956719451932010-10-28T17:40:58.398-05:002010-10-28T17:40:58.398-05:00Horrific crimes but great episode! Loved it all. R...Horrific crimes but great episode! Loved it all. Reid was gloriously geeky. Hotch was great with Jack and at working this case. We had some really cool stunts. <br /><br />I love that Hotch was able to talk down th unsub even and not put 9 rounds in him even if the guy told Hotch he had nothing to live for.<br /><br />As for why some seems to need to bash Reid. I have no idea why. Reid been a Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-46591586156510874212010-10-28T17:36:44.806-05:002010-10-28T17:36:44.806-05:00I, for one, really like the Reid character. His ha...I, for one, really like the Reid character. His has been the most unique character throughout the series. He is my favorite, but I do not like his hairstyle this season. I definitely prefer it longer and floppy. I don't why he is not on screen this season very much & I wish they gave him more material, but I also agree with others that it seems like a lot of the team in the episodes thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-30278079251455659222010-10-28T17:02:47.543-05:002010-10-28T17:02:47.543-05:00Yes LaShawna, I'm wondering the same thing.
Re...Yes LaShawna, I'm wondering the same thing.<br />Reid is often the punching bag of some angry fans. And I don't even know what he has done wrong.<br />He had a small part in this episode but some "fans" keep dissing him anyway for no reason whatsoever.<br />What has he done in this episode to generate their anger ? He babbled about Halloween, wow, what a horrific crime !<br />SoElisabeth R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-81169046249907290372010-10-28T16:38:44.219-05:002010-10-28T16:38:44.219-05:00Just curious, but why is the character of Reid suc...Just curious, but why is the character of Reid such a punching bag for some people? I get that not everybody likes Reid, but it seems like almost every week some like to claim that they hate him, he is useless, boring, arrogant, etc. Of course we all have our favorite characters we love, but I don't see that much vitriol directly targeted at others. Maybe characters' individual actions, LaShawnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-2052600610552255022010-10-28T15:18:02.318-05:002010-10-28T15:18:02.318-05:00This was a difficult epi to watch, given the graph...This was a difficult epi to watch, given the graphic horror of the victim's deaths - how terrible to be burned alive?! Aside from that, the case itself was very interesting in that it was not actually the work of an arsonist. That said, I agree with those who have commented about things such as when can't Prentiss conduct a solid cognitive interview? Why the mother did not tell the unsubgubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-7489413952092141952010-10-28T14:50:46.731-05:002010-10-28T14:50:46.731-05:00What a wonderful episode !
I loved it, the episode...What a wonderful episode !<br />I loved it, the episode kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.<br />It was a really difficult case, and I was horrified by the fate of the victims.<br /><br />The moments between Hotch and Jack were wonderful. It was so nice to see Hotch smiling and sharing that sweet moment with his son. The poor guy needed it, and I guess his fans needed that nice little Blanchenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-85110890263150961712010-10-28T13:22:41.966-05:002010-10-28T13:22:41.966-05:00I loved it!!!! It was so good. I was crying at th...I loved it!!!! It was so good. I was crying at the end when the unsub met his son, and his son reached out and touched his face and then went to the car after. I also loved how Jack told Hotch that superman wasn't a real hero, and when Hotch asked him who he was, he said "You Daddy". At that the tears started again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-88333682920619114082010-10-28T13:04:48.881-05:002010-10-28T13:04:48.881-05:00First, I want to say I have always been a huge fan...First, I want to say I have always been a huge fan of CM, but I thought this was an awful episode, with absolutely NO depth. It was an insult to my intelligence, to be blunt. Seriously, the plot was so shallow-nothing but repeated violence with the unsub simply burning victims. Because nothing was left to the imagination and the murders were so graphic, there was absolutely no dramatic intensityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-58551306865408977022010-10-28T13:02:14.745-05:002010-10-28T13:02:14.745-05:00I didn't know who should have been more insult...I didn't know who should have been more insulted: Prentiss because the writers used her as a seat warmer for Rossi, implying she couldn't handle a cognitive interview; or Rossi who the writers implied was either too callous or too superior,putting a victim's wife at ease was beneath him.<br /><br />In the end, I guess Prentiss had more to do, standing around at another crime scene Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-60041673908089918312010-10-28T12:59:44.527-05:002010-10-28T12:59:44.527-05:00I loved parts of this episode and I disliked other...I loved parts of this episode and I disliked others.<br />I Loved the case, the profiling, the moments with Hotch and Jack and Reid babbling about Halloween.<br /><br />I disliked the scene where Hotch is rushing into the fire to save Tracy's father.<br />It didn't seem plausible to me.<br /><br />And I'm right there with you Elisabeth, Reid is an awesome character.<br />And he isn&#Mistynoreply@blogger.com