Psychodrama
- Episode aired Oct 11, 2006
- TV-PG
- 42m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
2.2K
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The team flies to Los Angeles to pursue a bank robber who is quickly disintegrating into an enraged sexually-motivated spree killer.The team flies to Los Angeles to pursue a bank robber who is quickly disintegrating into an enraged sexually-motivated spree killer.The team flies to Los Angeles to pursue a bank robber who is quickly disintegrating into an enraged sexually-motivated spree killer.
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Did you know
- TriviaReid comments there was a pilot program using psychodrama in the mid 1990s in the San Luis Obispo jail. A psychodrama program was in place between 1997 and 1999 for inmates in the San Luis Obispo County Jail where Leonard Manzella, a licensed clinical social worker, worked with prisoners with violence and drug problems. Manzella has consulted with many law-enforcement agencies, correctional facilities and universities as well as the CBS Network.
- GoofsAt the very end of the episode, when the ambulance door closes, we see an orange balloon fly off. If you look closely, you can see another balloon in the distance, most likely from a previous take.
- Quotes
Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner: Good, cause I want every physical dimension on the UnSub, height, waist size, in seam. Everything that you can give me.
Penelope Garcia: Honey, if he opens his mouth I'll give you the length of his teeth.
Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner: Just keep it clean, and don't call me honey.
Featured review
Weird yet disturbing
A very good episode on the whole, that is neither among the best or worst of the show. "North Mammon" and "The Boogeyman" for examples are better Season 2 episodes, but really Season 2 is mostly a strong one (one of the show's strongest), where only "Honor Among Thieves" underwhelmed.
"Psychodrama" does have occasional lapses in logic and credibility, as detailed in the previous review. And occasionally due to so many twists and turns not all of the story is as easy to follow as it could have been.
On the other hand, "Psychodrama" as always with 'Criminal Minds' looks great, very stylish, atmospheric and classy. The music is suitably moody and fits very well, never coming over as distracting. The script is tight, humorous and emotional, though a few parts could have had more development which would have made the unsub's initially rather strange motivations a little easier to swallow at first.
The story here is very interesting, with a case that is very weird at times, and at times uncomfortably so, but also very disturbing, especially the every-parent-and-child's-worst-nightmare climax. The twists and turns ensure that the episode does not get predictable at all, with things not being what they seem, and the tension and suspense factors are high particularly in the latter scenes.
Love the bond between Gideon and Hotch, and the subplot with Hotch's family life is done with such truth and genuine heart that it is difficult not to be moved by it. The unsub is a different kind of unsub, and it was refreshing, this is one creepy and twisted unsub with his lack of remorse chilling, even if his motivations are a bit strange. His actions and what the hostages go through are terrifying.
Acting is strong with standouts being Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson and Matthew Gray Gubler. Support is solid.
Overall, a weird episode but also a very disturbing one. 8/10 Bethany Cox
"Psychodrama" does have occasional lapses in logic and credibility, as detailed in the previous review. And occasionally due to so many twists and turns not all of the story is as easy to follow as it could have been.
On the other hand, "Psychodrama" as always with 'Criminal Minds' looks great, very stylish, atmospheric and classy. The music is suitably moody and fits very well, never coming over as distracting. The script is tight, humorous and emotional, though a few parts could have had more development which would have made the unsub's initially rather strange motivations a little easier to swallow at first.
The story here is very interesting, with a case that is very weird at times, and at times uncomfortably so, but also very disturbing, especially the every-parent-and-child's-worst-nightmare climax. The twists and turns ensure that the episode does not get predictable at all, with things not being what they seem, and the tension and suspense factors are high particularly in the latter scenes.
Love the bond between Gideon and Hotch, and the subplot with Hotch's family life is done with such truth and genuine heart that it is difficult not to be moved by it. The unsub is a different kind of unsub, and it was refreshing, this is one creepy and twisted unsub with his lack of remorse chilling, even if his motivations are a bit strange. His actions and what the hostages go through are terrifying.
Acting is strong with standouts being Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson and Matthew Gray Gubler. Support is solid.
Overall, a weird episode but also a very disturbing one. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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- Runtime42 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
- 16:9 HD
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