It was a good episode case-wise but what I really loved was that Morgan/Prentiss scene at the end. I needed that. The canon in my head always had this scene where he tells her that he blamed himself for not being able to save her and even now that she's back, he's constantly scared that he's going to lose her again and we got a scene saying that! Yay! Also, he "Emily-ed" her which is always nice. Okay, so I am pretty satisfied with how the Prentiss fallout has been acknowledged and dealt with. Obviously in fic form it would be long and drawn out and a lot more angsty but in TV episode terms, they have at least mentioned core issues.
3 Reviews
Dolan, Luke Dolan
amckee-640632 September 2017
Warning: Spoilers
One of the most interesting things about this episode is that from a different perspective, Luke Dolan could easily be considered the hero of a spy movie. An ex-spy kicking ass and taking names while trying to protect his family from the evil men in suits and deceptive drones--that sounds a lot like the script for an action movie. When you think about it, this particular episode doesn't have a real villain--just a man who truly believes he's doing good. That isn't to say it's not awesome, because it it.
One of the best episodes of Season 7
TheLittleSongbird11 January 2017
While nowhere near as inconsistent as Seasons 6, 9 and 11, Season 7 has had a mix of very good episodes and a few mediocre ones (especially "I Love You Tommy Brown" and "There's No Place Like Home").
Along with "Foundation" (an episode worthy of 'Criminal Minds' in its prime period) and the very powerful "The Company", "Dorado Falls" is one of the best of the season, and like those two it's a great episode, and at this point (being the third episode of the season) the best one in some time.
'Criminal Minds' has always been a well made show. "Dorado Falls" does nothing to change that with stylish and atmospheric filming that enhances the mood. The music is suitably haunting, without being too intrusive or one-note, and "Dorado Falls" generally is one of the best directed and written 'Criminal Minds' episodes.
It's directed in a way that ensures that the tension doesn't slip and keeping the mystery alive with some very tight pacing. The script is very well-crafted, with some genius and thought-provoking profiling (some of the best written in recent years), little team character moments that will one squeal with delight and the odd bit of welcome humorous and emotional levity. Particularly standout worthy are Rossi's negotiation skills (with the on-the-phone "where are you" exchange with the unsub genuinely unsettling the viewer) and Reid, justifying why he is the favourite of so many being so intelligent but also so funny, talking about Dr Who.
It was nice to see tough and sympathetic sides to JJ and Hotch actually not being invisible. The story in "Dorado Falls" is rich in tension, suspense and entertainment value, keeping one gripped from start to finish. Loved what was done with the unsub, despite the identity being shown at the start the motives are kept mysterious and despite being ominous for a good deal of the episode a tinge of sympathy is felt at the end once it's revealed why. The acting is very good all round, lead and supporting.
Very little to complain about actually with "Dorado Falls". Although the scene with Prentiss and Morgan at the end was lovely and sweet and sees a caring side to Morgan towards Prentiss, at the same time to me Morgan was acting too gentle and forgiving too easily and too hastily, especially when he could be seen as the one most affected by what happened to Prentiss in Season 6. Also Morgan and Garcia's banter really needed to be toned down and less inappropriate for the job, there were moments (the genie exchange was hilarious) but too much of it was overdone and forced.
In summary, a great episode, one of the best episodes of Season 7 and at this particular point in the show one of the best in a while. 9/10 Bethany Cox
Along with "Foundation" (an episode worthy of 'Criminal Minds' in its prime period) and the very powerful "The Company", "Dorado Falls" is one of the best of the season, and like those two it's a great episode, and at this point (being the third episode of the season) the best one in some time.
'Criminal Minds' has always been a well made show. "Dorado Falls" does nothing to change that with stylish and atmospheric filming that enhances the mood. The music is suitably haunting, without being too intrusive or one-note, and "Dorado Falls" generally is one of the best directed and written 'Criminal Minds' episodes.
It's directed in a way that ensures that the tension doesn't slip and keeping the mystery alive with some very tight pacing. The script is very well-crafted, with some genius and thought-provoking profiling (some of the best written in recent years), little team character moments that will one squeal with delight and the odd bit of welcome humorous and emotional levity. Particularly standout worthy are Rossi's negotiation skills (with the on-the-phone "where are you" exchange with the unsub genuinely unsettling the viewer) and Reid, justifying why he is the favourite of so many being so intelligent but also so funny, talking about Dr Who.
It was nice to see tough and sympathetic sides to JJ and Hotch actually not being invisible. The story in "Dorado Falls" is rich in tension, suspense and entertainment value, keeping one gripped from start to finish. Loved what was done with the unsub, despite the identity being shown at the start the motives are kept mysterious and despite being ominous for a good deal of the episode a tinge of sympathy is felt at the end once it's revealed why. The acting is very good all round, lead and supporting.
Very little to complain about actually with "Dorado Falls". Although the scene with Prentiss and Morgan at the end was lovely and sweet and sees a caring side to Morgan towards Prentiss, at the same time to me Morgan was acting too gentle and forgiving too easily and too hastily, especially when he could be seen as the one most affected by what happened to Prentiss in Season 6. Also Morgan and Garcia's banter really needed to be toned down and less inappropriate for the job, there were moments (the genie exchange was hilarious) but too much of it was overdone and forced.
In summary, a great episode, one of the best episodes of Season 7 and at this particular point in the show one of the best in a while. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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