Ep 7. Twenty Seven

In Criminal Minds season 14 episode 7, titled "Twenty Seven," the team is called to investigate a bizarre case involving a series of kidnappings that all have one thing in common: the age of the victims. They are all 27 years old. The team first becomes aware of the case when a young woman goes missing from a shopping mall. Her parents receive a video that shows her being taken and the kidnapper demands a ransom.

The BAU is brought in to investigate, and Agent Matt Simmons takes the lead on the case. Simmons is immediately struck by the fact that all of the victims are the same age, and he starts researching the significance of the number 27. He discovers that it has been associated with several myths and superstitions throughout history, and that some cultures view it as a cursed or unlucky age.

As the investigation progresses, the team discovers that the kidnapper has a specific MO: he abducts his victims and then plays twisted "games" with them in a secluded location. He leaves behind clues and riddles that the victims must solve in order to gain their freedom. However, the kidnapper is not content to simply watch his victims suffer. He also likes to toy with law enforcement, leaving cryptic messages for the BAU and taunting them with his superior intellect.

Meanwhile, Agent Tara Lewis is dealing with a personal crisis. Her brother has been arrested for drug possession, and she is struggling to reconcile her image of him as a good person with his actions. She confides in her fellow agents, who provide support and advice. Through her own struggles, she gains empathy for the victim's families and becomes even more determined to catch the kidnapper.

As the BAU races against the clock to solve the kidnappings, they start to realize that the cases are even more connected than they initially thought. There are hidden ties between the victims, and the team must unmask the kidnapper's true motives in order to put an end to the abductions.

The tension builds to a thrilling climax, as the team finally zeroes in on the kidnapper's location. In a heart-pounding sequence, they confront him and attempt to save the latest victim. The BAU must use all of their skills to outsmart the cunning and sadistic kidnapper and bring him to justice.

"Criminal Minds" season 14 episode 7, "Twenty Seven," is a suspenseful and thought-provoking installment of the long-running series. It combines intricate detective work with emotional storytelling, as the BAU grapples with both the intellectual puzzle of the case and the human toll of the kidnappings. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats as they follow the team's hunt for the elusive and dangerous criminal.