Ep 8. Awake

In the season 11 episode 8 of Criminal Minds, titled "Awake," the BAU team is called in to investigate a series of deaths that appear to be connected to a popular new drug. The team discovers that the drug, called "Awake," keeps users awake and alert for days without any side effects but is highly addictive and causes severe hallucinations.

The episode opens with a young man running through the streets, terrified and disoriented. He is hallucinating and has been awake for days after taking the new drug called Awake. He eventually collapses and is rushed to the hospital by concerned bystanders. The BAU team is brought in to investigate the series of deaths that have been occurring in the wake of the drug's popularity.

The team quickly discovers that the drug is being distributed through a network of online forums and dark web marketplaces. They begin to gather information and track down the source of the drug. The team soon learns that the head of the drug trafficking ring is a woman named Lila Archer.

As the team works to take down Lila and her network, another young person hooked on the drug is found dead. This death leads the team to a possible new suspect, a man named Peter Lewis, who goes by the online moniker "Mr. Scratch." The team learns that Mr. Scratch is responsible for creating and distributing the drug, and he has taken extreme measures to protect his identity and cover his tracks.

The team soon realizes that Mr. Scratch is not just a drug dealer, but a dangerous and highly intelligent psychopath who is motivated by a desire to manipulate and control those around him. He begins to target the BAU team, using his advanced computer skills to infiltrate their personal lives and manipulate their emotions.

As the team races to stop Mr. Scratch and take down his criminal operation, they are forced to confront their own vulnerabilities and weaknesses. They must band together in order to overcome the dangerous manipulations of this deadly adversary.

"Awake" is a tense and suspenseful episode of Criminal Minds that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It features strong performances from the show's talented ensemble cast and explores themes of addiction, vulnerability, and the dangers of the dark web.