Ep 10. Flesh and Blood
- TV14
- December 12, 2018
- 43 min
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7.4 (889)
In the episode called "Flesh and Blood," the team at the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI is tasked with hunting down a serial killer who targets affluent families in the Washington D.C. area. The killer, who is identified as a woman, begins by attacking the mothers in these families before moving on to the daughters. As the team investigates, they discover that the women being targeted all have a connection to a prestigious boarding school.
The BAU discovers that the killer is likely someone who attended the school in the past and is targeting those she perceives as having a privileged upbringing. The team works to solve the case before the killer can strike again, but they are hindered by the fact that the killer seems to have a deep knowledge of their investigative tactics and is staying one step ahead of them.
As they delve deeper into the case, the team discovers that the killer's motives are rooted in her own troubled past and a desire for revenge against the wealthy families who she feels have wronged her. They must navigate their way through a complex network of personal relationships and private school politics in order to track down the killer and bring her to justice.
Meanwhile, the team also deals with personal struggles and challenges. SSA Matt Simmons is dealing with a difficult family situation that threatens to distract him from the case, while SSA Emily Prentiss continues to struggle with her own feelings of isolation and disconnection from the team. As always, the team must work through their personal issues while staying focused on the case at hand in order to solve the crime and prevent further harm.
Overall, "Flesh and Blood" is a tense and complex episode that delves deep into the psychology of a killer and the ways in which our own personal experiences can shape our actions. As always, Criminal Minds tackles difficult and sensitive subject matter with care and skill, weaving a gripping narrative that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
