Ep 6. About Face
- TV14
- October 31, 2007
- 41 min
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7.5 (1,969)
In Criminal Minds season 3 episode 6, entitled "About Face," the team is called to investigate a string of gruesome murders in Arizona. The unsub (unknown subject) is targeting young women with symmetrical faces and carefully dissecting their faces post mortem.
As the team delves deeper into the case, they start to uncover a number of unsettling leads. The first victim was a pageant queen, and the unsub appears to be fixated on the idea of physical perfection. The team also discovers that the unsub has been stalking his victims for weeks before the actual murders occur.
Meanwhile, Hotch is dealing with some personal issues of his own. He is struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife and is increasingly isolated from the team. Interestingly, the unsub seems to be targeting Hotch specifically, leaving him cryptic messages and taunting him with references to his personal life.
As the investigation heats up, tensions rise within the team. Morgan clashes with Rossi over the best way to handle the case, while JJ struggles with the emotional toll of the job.
Despite a number of close calls, the team eventually manages to pinpoint the location of the unsub and apprehend him. However, the final twist of the episode reveals that the unsub was not working alone, and that there may be even more victims out there.
Overall, "About Face" is a tense and gripping episode that explores themes of body image, obsession, and grief. With strong performances from the entire cast and a number of surprising twists and turns, it is a must-watch for fans of the show.