Supply and Demand
- Episode aired May 18, 2011
- TV-14
- 41m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
1.7K
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The team investigates a suspected human trafficking ring; Hotchner suggests changes are coming; J.J. returns to the team.The team investigates a suspected human trafficking ring; Hotchner suggests changes are coming; J.J. returns to the team.The team investigates a suspected human trafficking ring; Hotchner suggests changes are coming; J.J. returns to the team.
Maximillian Decker
- Thomax
- (as a different name)
Matt T. Baker
- Kyle
- (as Matt Baker)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAll entries contain spoilers
- GoofsWhen Morgan shoots the ring leader she was facing Rossi with her side to Morgan, however the shot hit her straight through her stomach which would impossible from the side.
- Quotes
Aaron Hotchner: [voiceover] Thomas Hardy wrote: "And yet to every bad there is a worse"
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For a season finale, "Supply and Demand" was pretty lacklustre
After starting strongly with "The Longest Night" (am aware that not everybody likes that episode but to me it was very well done and creepy with one of the show's most poignant moments and of course the unforgettable performance of Tim Curry), it was a shame that Season 6 ended on a pretty lacklustre note.
Not one of the season's (the start of when 'Criminal Minds' became wildly hit and miss and one of the weaker seasons) worst episodes, being better than particularly "The Thirteenth Step". However, while a variable season that often lacked lustre there were good episodes such as the season premiere, "Middle Man", "Remembrance of Things Past", "Into the Woods" and "Hanley Waters".
"Supply and Demand" does have a number of good points. As ever with 'Criminal Minds', it's a very well made episode with stylish filming and atmospheric lighting. The music is haunting, melancholic and moody, fitting very well with the episode's mood while never quite enhancing but never distracting. The direction is solid enough and the script provokes some thought.
It's the character moments and the chemistry between the team that make "Supply and Demand" watchable, and register much more than the actual case does. It was lovely to see Kevin again, and his chemistry with Garcia is heart-warming. The chemistry between Rossi/Morgan and Morgan/Reid is entertaining and will induce at least a few nice chuckles at least. Andi Swan is a great supporting character addition, and while underused it was great to see JJ returning.
The acting from all, except Rachel Nichols once again struggling to bring any personality or engagement to Seaver, is very good. All the regulars turn in very good work, with a great mix of the humorous and the serious, while Nicholas Brendan and Amy Price Francis also do strong jobs.
On the other hand, the case itself is pretty bland. There are moments, such as the beat-down, the one-sided Russian roulette and the shocking twist of the identity of the ringleader, but generally the episode lacked tension and suspense and was too rushed and messy in the storytelling with parts that don't quite make as much sense as ought. The unsubs were pretty underdeveloped and lacking the creepiness of the show's best.
For a season finale, as said "Supply and Demand" lacked lustre and often did not feel like a season finale and more an episode that would be placed somewhere around mid-season. As expected, Seaver is useless here and continues to be as annoying and dull as seen in her previous appearances, thankfully this was her last appearance.
All in all, lacklustre but watchable season finale. 6/10 Bethany Cox
Not one of the season's (the start of when 'Criminal Minds' became wildly hit and miss and one of the weaker seasons) worst episodes, being better than particularly "The Thirteenth Step". However, while a variable season that often lacked lustre there were good episodes such as the season premiere, "Middle Man", "Remembrance of Things Past", "Into the Woods" and "Hanley Waters".
"Supply and Demand" does have a number of good points. As ever with 'Criminal Minds', it's a very well made episode with stylish filming and atmospheric lighting. The music is haunting, melancholic and moody, fitting very well with the episode's mood while never quite enhancing but never distracting. The direction is solid enough and the script provokes some thought.
It's the character moments and the chemistry between the team that make "Supply and Demand" watchable, and register much more than the actual case does. It was lovely to see Kevin again, and his chemistry with Garcia is heart-warming. The chemistry between Rossi/Morgan and Morgan/Reid is entertaining and will induce at least a few nice chuckles at least. Andi Swan is a great supporting character addition, and while underused it was great to see JJ returning.
The acting from all, except Rachel Nichols once again struggling to bring any personality or engagement to Seaver, is very good. All the regulars turn in very good work, with a great mix of the humorous and the serious, while Nicholas Brendan and Amy Price Francis also do strong jobs.
On the other hand, the case itself is pretty bland. There are moments, such as the beat-down, the one-sided Russian roulette and the shocking twist of the identity of the ringleader, but generally the episode lacked tension and suspense and was too rushed and messy in the storytelling with parts that don't quite make as much sense as ought. The unsubs were pretty underdeveloped and lacking the creepiness of the show's best.
For a season finale, as said "Supply and Demand" lacked lustre and often did not feel like a season finale and more an episode that would be placed somewhere around mid-season. As expected, Seaver is useless here and continues to be as annoying and dull as seen in her previous appearances, thankfully this was her last appearance.
All in all, lacklustre but watchable season finale. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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