Ep 21. Exit Wounds

Exiting the chaos of the last episode, the BAU team investigates a series of murders in various locations of Detroit. The episode begins with the BAU team who had just returned to Quantico from New York, having apprehended their serial killer only for Strauss to reassemble the entire team and direct them to Detroit for a series of murders.

The team instantly get to work and discover some unique and complex aspects of the case, which they deem as a spontaneous series of murders based on the evidence. The victims of the shootings all seem random, but the unsub's MO is that he lures his victims into an isolated location, shoots them, and leaves them there to be discovered.

The BAU team's investigation quickly leads them to a residency facility for ex-convicts, which eventually brings them closer to the identity of the unsub. During the investigation, the team discovers that the unsub is going after people who he believes are responsible for his own financial struggles and his brother's death.

The agent in charge of the investigation is Hotchner, and he is once again brought to the spotlight as he relives the painful memory of his time as a prosecutor, where he sent someone to jail, and later, he discovers that the person was innocent. This memory carries throughout the episode, and it seems to have psychological effects on Aaron.

As the investigation gets more complex, the team learns about the unsub's past, which provides a possible motive for the killings. It seems that the unsub has had a difficult life, and the team is led to believe that this is the reason for the murders that he has committed. However, as the investigation progresses, the team realizes that the direct and personal connection between the victims ultimately points to something a lot more sinister.

Throughout the episode, the BAU team faces dangerous situations as they race against time to find the unsub before any more victims are claimed. The BAU team discovers that the unsub eventually becomes triggered by a particular event, and they are racing against a ticking time bomb.

The episode follows the usual formulaic Criminal Minds plot, with a few twists and some plot surprises. The acting is compelling, and the storyline is intricate enough to keep the audience guessing until the end.

Throughout the episode, the BAU team struggles to put the pieces together to find the unsub, but it does not seem to be enough, and the team is at a loss until a team member identifies a crucial piece of information that ultimately leads them to the unsub.

The episode concludes with the unsub and the BAU team in a tense climax that sees the team ultimately resolving the case after discovering the deep-rooted issue that was behind the killings. The resolution of the case leaves both the team and the audience with a sense of closure and relief.

Overall, the Exit Wounds episode of Criminal Minds is a finely crafted episode that keeps the audience engaged throughout. The storyline is compelling, and the acting is top-notch, making it one of the best episodes of the season. Watching the BAU team work tirelessly to solve the case will keep viewers in suspense as the clues are put together, leading to the ultimate resolution.