Ep 7. Mirror Image

The show Criminal Minds, in its twelfth season, released an episode named Mirror Image. This episode revolves around the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) team members, National Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Special Agent Jacqueline Sloane, and Special Agent Nick Torres.

Mirror Image starts with a couple named Elizabeth and Frank heading home from a vintage-themed party. As they reach home, they hear a strange noise, and Frank goes to investigate. Elizabeth follows him and discovers him murdered.

Meanwhile, Jacqueline is introduced as the liaison officer between NCIS and the BAU, on the hunt for terrorists. Jacqueline is a no-nonsense agent and is disrespected by Nick Torres, who treats her with casual sexism. As they discuss their past experiences, Jacqueline reveals that she had lost her husband and is still grieving. Nick, who also lost his loved ones, empathizes with her and establishes a good rapport with her.

Soon, the BAU team gets a call, and they join forces with the local police to investigate the murder of Frank. They deduce that the murderer had tied the victim's hands and feet with zip ties and killed him with a hammer. They also find a mysterious message written on the wall in Frank's blood.

Later, another couple, Rebecca and Jesse, are also attacked in a similar fashion, but they manage to escape. The team realizes that the killer targets couples who had attended the same vintage-themed party as Elizabeth and Frank.

Meanwhile, Jacqueline is called in to investigate a possible terrorist threat. She works with Nick to identify the suspect and manages to catch the terrorist before he could execute his plans. Jacqueline earns the respect of Nick and the BAU team, and they start working together to solve the case of the vintage-party killer.

As the team further investigates, they discover that the killer is a self-righteous vigilante who views himself as the defender of the society. He targets couples whom he believes are engaging in promiscuous behavior and kills them to satisfy his moral compass.

The team also discovers that there is a connection between the killer and the first victim, Elizabeth. They dig deeper and find out that Elizabeth had organized the vintage party, and the killer had attended it too. He blames his wife's death on Elizabeth, who had encouraged his wife to engage in infidelity.

The FBI manages to track down the killer, but not before he kidnaps Jacqueline, believing her to be responsible for promoting moral decay in society. The team races against time to save Jacqueline and prevent the killer from carrying out his twisted agenda.

Mirror Image is a thrilling episode filled with twists and turns. It showcases the teamwork and expertise of the BAU team and NCIS agents in cracking complex cases. It also highlights the personal struggles of the agents and the impact it has on their work. The episode effectively explores the theme of vigilantism and its consequences in a riveting narrative.