tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post6939999163969322416..comments2024-02-16T02:02:48.559-06:00Comments on Criminal Minds Fanatic's Favorite Things: CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILER THREAD FOR "THE CROSSING"Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-48090317903723211252008-05-11T17:45:00.000-05:002008-05-11T17:45:00.000-05:00I liked this episode. One woman being terrorized ...I liked this episode. One woman being terrorized by an unknown man and the other woman being terrorized by her own husband. Only, the woman who killed her husband didn't have any proof that she was being abused. Psychological abuse is the invisible abuse that nobody seems to believe - the family that lookds "well adjusted", father with a good job and active in the community, etc. What was sheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-20643809042987764092008-05-10T01:04:00.000-05:002008-05-10T01:04:00.000-05:00Well, I guess I am in the minority, I just got to ...Well, I guess I am in the minority, I just got to watch the show today. It wasn't really my favorite.<BR/><BR/>I, unlike so many, don't like two case episodes, I like it when the team ALL works together. I thought both cases were kinda bland.<BR/><BR/>The stalker case was certainly scary for the woman it involved considering all she went thru to get away from him, but I never really felt she was Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378306099190155561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-83591085124277003672008-05-09T16:20:00.000-05:002008-05-09T16:20:00.000-05:00I do believe that this is probably my favorite epi...I do believe that this is probably my favorite episode for the season.<BR/><BR/>Considering I flip flop back and forth between Rossi and Hotch as my favorites, this epi was right up my alley! Whoever's idea it was to split the team up, I loved it--got to see my two favs together, and see the rest of the team work without being "babysat". (Sorry, but that's how I feel when MY boss is in the roomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-13025104428046491292008-05-09T14:55:00.000-05:002008-05-09T14:55:00.000-05:00The mom and dad reference made me laugh and it was...The mom and dad reference made me laugh and it was good to see Morgan tackling.<BR/><BR/>Hotch and Rossi were great togetherElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826078844316609225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-10385260425744455832008-05-09T13:38:00.000-05:002008-05-09T13:38:00.000-05:00Prentiss & Kerry working together to get the stalk...Prentiss & Kerry working together to get the stalker's gun away from him and to release her was amazing. Two smart women vs. one fruit loop. I loved that part the best. Touching his hand and playing on his delusion was brilliant. Loved it!<BR/><BR/>Also, I loved the ending and how JJ just blurted out over the phone to Will that she's pregnant. You knew it was coming but I figured she would tell Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-15301179946714312332008-05-09T13:26:00.000-05:002008-05-09T13:26:00.000-05:00My favorite part was when Rossi and Hotch were tal...My favorite part was when Rossi and Hotch were talking about failed marriages. When Rossi said he prob would have tried harder if kids had been involved it sure did hit a nerve with Hotch. Hotch replied that he had tried but that leaves me to wonder if he really believes that. His job was time consuming and he was never home. How hard did he try? That scene was beautifully written. I think they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-1114546883108777412008-05-09T13:16:00.000-05:002008-05-09T13:16:00.000-05:00Rewatched the episode last night and caught a lot ...Rewatched the episode last night and caught a lot of what I missed the first time. I have a hard time with two stories because my english is not that great. I liked the episode!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-85203036510473477992008-05-09T13:14:00.000-05:002008-05-09T13:14:00.000-05:00I like JJ so I am fine with a few episodes being J...I like JJ so I am fine with a few episodes being JJ heavy. Honestly, I didn't think it was that heavy. She is an under used character that had a few extra scenes over the course of two episodes. Not a big deal. I don't think we are going to "see playpens at the BAU" and I don't think she will be nursing on the plane. lol<BR/><BR/>I really like Will. I remember the actor from 3rd Watch. He could Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-18540744396941315942008-05-09T10:08:00.000-05:002008-05-09T10:08:00.000-05:00OMG! Thanks slashgirl! I've been wondering about...OMG! Thanks slashgirl! I've been wondering about the Mom and Dad role thing too. You pointed out a LOT of things that I hadn't even thought about before.respectanimalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626206503074549291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-39962721844831264172008-05-09T08:38:00.000-05:002008-05-09T08:38:00.000-05:00patinkinbabe wrote:Hotch and Rossi..so which one i...patinkinbabe wrote:<BR/><BR/><I>Hotch and Rossi..so which one is really mom and which one is dad? I'm not sure?</I><BR/><BR/>Hotch is definitely the mom...Rossi really isn't the dad yet. More like an uncle. Or step-dad, but Morgan isn't going to say "Mom and Uncle Dave". *lol*<BR/><BR/>Hotch is the mom, cus as Bear has said: "Mom gets all the crappy jobs." Hotch is the one who washed the blood slashgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034216194619763222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-19345465632965566952008-05-09T08:28:00.000-05:002008-05-09T08:28:00.000-05:00anon said:You know what? This was not a JJ "centri...anon said:<BR/><BR/><I>You know what? This was not a JJ <BR/>"centric" episode. This was a JJ DRIVEN episode.</I><BR/><BR/>Same difference. If the character is the focus of the ep--whether driven or centric? It's the same thing--we see too much of the character and not enough of the team. We had to two JJ centric/driven/focussed eps in a row. Which, for me is two too many--one was more than slashgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034216194619763222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-22490870553357187922008-05-09T07:08:00.000-05:002008-05-09T07:08:00.000-05:00i watch this episode a few more times and i really...i watch this episode a few more times and i really like it alot. the stocker was very creepy. morgan was worry about jj. there was only one big story done on reid this season i beleave. i felt sorry for the lady who killed her husband. i have really enjoy this season so far very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-41501960381871568432008-05-09T01:18:00.000-05:002008-05-09T01:18:00.000-05:00kim m said:"We've had a half season practically of...kim m said:<BR/><BR/>"We've had a half season practically of Reid centric, with a number dedicated to him alone"<BR/><BR/>OMG...I thought I saw all the eps....but apparently I'm missing something. a part Elephant man what are the other Reid centric episodes?<BR/>Maybe I'm not watching the same show....PAOLAFROMPARIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514872094868340154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-36635746453255639592008-05-09T00:19:00.000-05:002008-05-09T00:19:00.000-05:00LOVE having two separate stories in one episode. T...LOVE having two separate stories in one episode. Two women who both needed urgent protection but for totally different reasons. Audrey was such a sorry woman. So beatten down and she had totally given up. Her kids were SCARY. Keri was being stalked but was resolved and strong and it was great to see the absolute commitment and compassion that JJ showed her. Great episode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-78972596849247737332008-05-09T00:12:00.000-05:002008-05-09T00:12:00.000-05:00"That was a Tuesday" Reid is so adorable and dorky..."That was a Tuesday" <BR/><BR/>Reid is so adorable and dorky. I second the call for a haircut.<BR/><BR/>The two story episode was very good. Story A was my favorite. I love strong women that fight back.<BR/><BR/>Story B was also good but the highlight of it was the Hotch and Rossi conversation. Our Hotch was sure projecting. I think the divorce is still a raw nerve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-52899142459536277282008-05-09T00:06:00.000-05:002008-05-09T00:06:00.000-05:00Off the topic of JJ so I can say that I really lik...Off the topic of JJ so I can say that I really liked this episode. I think it was a great episode for all teenager age girls and older to watch. It is a scary world we live in and the better prepared we all are for it the better our chances of being caught less off guard.<BR/><BR/>I have learned so much about personal safety from the series. It isn't why I watch it but it is a bonus. I notice Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-21304446033723688402008-05-08T21:44:00.000-05:002008-05-08T21:44:00.000-05:00You know what? This was not a JJ "centric" episod...You know what? This was not a JJ <BR/>"centric" episode. This was a JJ DRIVEN episode. She fought for the case of a fellow female who was being stalked. She had an opinion. She spoke up. She wanted to help this woman.<BR/><BR/>Thirty seconds was dedicated to personal story in which she said several words. Two of which were... "I'm pregnant."<BR/><BR/>The writers' chose to deal with AJ's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-7490846968512843312008-05-08T20:24:00.000-05:002008-05-08T20:24:00.000-05:00kim m said:"We've had a half season practically of...kim m said:<BR/><BR/>"We've had a half season practically of Reid centric, with a number dedicated to him alone"<BR/><BR/><BR/>I can only think of one episode this season that was Reid centric and that is Elephant's Memory. We barely saw him in In Heat. I don't know where you get half the season has been dedicated to Reid.<BR/><BR/>I don't mind episodes being character centric once in a while. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-80455035995128171952008-05-08T17:23:00.000-05:002008-05-08T17:23:00.000-05:00Thanks to Deb and Erica for the visit to the chat ...Thanks to Deb and Erica for the visit to the chat and for the good story! <BR/><BR/> I liked the red herring (dog thieves) and I liked not knowing the unsub’s identity until later in the story. I know people get tired of me saying it but…what can I say I like suspense. I was very glad Lynch was among the missing!!!! Hope he stays that way. <BR/><BR/>From a law enforcement perspective, I agree Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-4761537052716006812008-05-08T17:19:00.000-05:002008-05-08T17:19:00.000-05:00I liked this ep. not necessarily a top ten but goo...I liked this ep. not necessarily a top ten but good. I liked the story lines, both of them, but I do prefer all of our team working together on one case. A two case episode once in a while is okay. I thought it was creepy how the unsub followed Kerri all the way to MD and when he was trying to kiss her and stuff. I think it would take everything in me not to puck on the guy. I felt sorry for the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-20572526936765177402008-05-08T17:16:00.000-05:002008-05-08T17:16:00.000-05:00hats off to the gruesome twosome yet again. Loved ...hats off to the gruesome twosome yet again. Loved this ep, with the two different stories. I was totally freaked out when the stalker was hiding in the bushes after damaging the b/f's car....just seeing parts of the face was really freaky<BR/><BR/>another one in the bag for CMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-81754314703635203972008-05-08T16:50:00.000-05:002008-05-08T16:50:00.000-05:00And I still think hiding the pregnancy would've be...<I>And I still think hiding the pregnancy would've been the better route to go. There really doesn't need to be much more focus on the pregnancy--telling the team could be an ep opening or end tag. I hope there is no more pregnancy drama, at least until JJ gives birth. It's not needed and it's NOT what the show is about. I can understand the people who feel it's turning into a soap opera.<BR/></IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-40785484780592241912008-05-08T16:23:00.000-05:002008-05-08T16:23:00.000-05:00Another cookie was "Brodie" as the name of the dog...Another cookie was "Brodie" as the name of the dog. Deb's dog is named "Brodie". :)Criminal Minds Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-65454299115854421852008-05-08T16:22:00.000-05:002008-05-08T16:22:00.000-05:00It was really creepy that the stalker didn't have ...It was really creepy that the stalker didn't have horns or look evil. He looked like your average middle age man. I think that makes stalking an even freakier danger.<BR/><BR/>Nobody died in this episode. That was a nice change of pace but the episode was definately freaky and also hopeful at the same time. <BR/><BR/>JJ's pregnancy is going to be interesting. We've been JJ heavy the past few Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-3299294625468302732008-05-08T16:06:00.000-05:002008-05-08T16:06:00.000-05:00Enjoyed the episode. If I send $50 to Los Angeles ...Enjoyed the episode. If I send $50 to Los Angeles would somebody please take the Gube for a haircut. It is time our chap has a trim on his locks.<BR/><BR/>Stalking is such a frightening crime. It is so hard to believe that you have to be attacked before you can even get an order of protection in most places. I do wonderful if an order of protection is even a deterant to a pscyho. Scary business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com