Criminal Minds (TV Series) Supply and Demand (2011) User Reviews

Season finale

[LoveIsAStateOfMind · 8/10 · 29 December 2015]

KEVIN! Was wondering when we were going to see him again! Glad to see he and Garcia are still together and no one felt the need to break them up just because they've been together for 3 seasons.

I also like that Gideon gets a mention now and again. Some shows just like to deny the existence of past characters.

I've seen that actress playing that Agent Andi Swan somewhere .... hmmm. I definitely liked and felt sorry for her character. Can she please be a recurring character showing up maybe twice or thrice a season? Possible love interest for Hotch? Interesting case! Can't believe that twist with the girl being part of the abduction ring. So glad that they saved the FBI agent and killed that awful twisted leader girl. Also, it was kind of nice not have have a *major, epic, finale* with a member of the team in danger since we've always had that and already had that with Prentiss a few episodes ago.

Please give Ashley Seaver something to do. There is currently absolutely no point to her character at the moment, especially since she will no longer be the "token female". So frustrating because the writers should be going out of their way to make her character especially likable.

Okay, so JJ didn't really contribute to the fact that this was an interesting case for once but still. Hahaha! At the shot of her legs! Waiting in Rossi's office! JJ's coming back! I can't wait to find out what the deal is with Strauss and what Hotch is up to. Is anyone going to leave the team, even for a bit? Clearly they should kick Ashley Seaver out as she isn't contributing anything to the team and they could save money there. Overall though this episode has left me feeling optimistic that this show can get back to its old self.

For a season finale, "Supply and Demand" was pretty lacklustre

[TheLittleSongbird · 6/10 · 9 February 2017]

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