Perhaps the most telling moment is when Hawkes more or less advises a prime suspect on how to avoid a conviction. The words can be taken either way, depending on one's point of view. I have to wonder why in the world he would say what he does in front of Mac. This is his boss, remember? Mac is the one who approves anyone who is part of the team. The look on Mac's face is one which says the moment is not going to be forgotten. At the very least, Mac is keeping a close watch. Emotions can be fuel for a solid investigation, or they lead one down the wrong path.
I saw Hawkes with a badge again. Now, there is a good way to resolve the "am I a cop or not" question. Give Hawkes a jacket with the words "crime scene investigator" on it. Problem solved. Allowing Hawkes to flash a badge like he would as an academy graduate just feels wrong.
On the plus side, I appreciate the nod to a well known movie. Two of the characters have the last name of Langdon, which just happens to be the last name of Tom Hank's character in The Da Vinci Code. This show first started referencing the book at the time when people went crazy over it. A guy got killed at Grand Central Station, and a certain spot was marketed with a yellow line ("Grand Murder at Central Station"). Sound familiar? The Shane Casey storyline was a slight variation with codes hidden inside T-shirts ("Hung Out to Dry"). More than one was needed in order to get the big picture, which made the plot truly clever.
Due to the writers' strike last year, there will be three more episodes added to this season to make up for the shortfall. The first one airs April 22, which should kick off five in a row if what I have been reading online is correct. The season finale is May 20, which is already promising to be huge in terms of being memorable. Suffice it to say the first ten minutes will change the team forever.
Article comments
1 - Christina
They actually just changed the schedule because Criminal Minds has an extra episode.
April 15, will be 521 Past Present and Murder
April 22, will be an episode of Criminal Minds
April 29, will air 522 Yahrzeit
May 6, will be 523 Greater Good
2 - NancyGail
Extra episodes aren't unusual for shows which have been on the air a bit. The finale is still May 20th.
3 - stardvd555
NCIS Spinoff Casts CSI Alumna, Two Others
The ensemble for CBS' planned NCIS spinoff continues to flesh out. Not long after it was reported that Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J are circling two lead roles, three other characters have been cast.Louise Lombard, who played CSI's Sofia Curtis for three seasons, has landed what is considered the series' female lead: Clara, a former major in the military police turned investigator.The Hollywood Reporter also reports that Peter Cambor (Notes from the Underbelly) will play Nate, a quick-witted operational psychologist.Just as NCIS was born of a JAG episode, this latest offshoot will kick off as an episode of NCIS.
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