Criminal Minds - The First Season
starring: Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler
directed by: Adam Davidson, Andy Wolk, Charles Haid, Chris Long, Edward Allen Bernero
directed by: Adam Davidson, Andy Wolk, Charles Haid, Chris Long, Edward Allen Bernero
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Viewers who feel they may have been C.S.I.'d, S.V.U.'d, or NCIS'd to death, should really keep an open mind concerning Criminal Minds, because this compelling procedural crime series brings fascinating new facets to this crowded genre. The always galvanizing Mandy Patinkin (Chicago Hope) makes a welcome return to the small screen as Jason Gideon, head of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, and sage mentor to his elite team of profilers, including compassionate Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson, of Dharma & Greg), Lola Gladini as sex-crimes expert Elle Greenway (since departed from the series), live-wire hunk Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore), and genius-geek Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), who actually looks creepier than many of the perpetrators that the team races against time to apprehend. Before they can do that, they must establish psychological profiles of the criminals and think as they do.Given they have handles such as the "Seattle Strangler" and the "Keystone Killer," this can be psychologically taxing (in one episode, Spencer confides to Derek that the job is giving him nightmares). While cliffhangers frame this inaugural season, each episode (except the season finale) wraps up its cases in the allotted hour.
In addition to serial killers, the series unleashes a gallery of twisted and depraved specimens. "Trust me," Derek comments early on, "we cover the whole spectrum of psychos." This includes arsonists, rapists, child abductors, and even a cannibalistic killer. Anchoring the proceedings is Patinkin, who exudes authoritative gravitas, and who is always good for scenery feasting. He really comes to life when killers have Gideon at gunpoint and he taunts them into losing their already unsteady grip. Most episodes feature the voiceover of a team member reciting a pertinent quote from such varied sources as W.H. Auden ("Evil is always human") to actor Peter Ustinov, a literary conceit that could stand to be retired. Stylistic flourishes in the editing and camerawork are likewise more of a distraction when the cases themselves are so gripping, given that the victims are primarily women and children. "There's nothing I would rather do than put the bastards away," Greenway states at one point. And there's nothing we'd rather do than watch them do it, which has made Criminal Minds, initially Lost opposite that ratings juggernaut, one of television's solid hits. --Donald Liebenson
Movie DVD
Amazon.com:
Viewers who feel they may have been C.S.I.'d, S.V.U.'d, or NCIS'd to death, should really keep an open mind concerning Criminal Minds, because this compelling procedural crime series brings fascinating new facets to this crowded genre. The always galvanizing Mandy Patinkin (Chicago Hope) makes a welcome return to the small screen as Jason Gideon, head of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, and sage mentor to his elite team of profilers, including compassionate Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson, of Dharma & Greg), Lola Gladini as sex-crimes expert Elle Greenway (since departed from the series), live-wire hunk Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore), and genius-geek Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), who actually looks creepier than many of the perpetrators that the team races against time to apprehend. Before they can do that, they must establish psychological profiles of the criminals and think as they do.Given they have handles such as the "Seattle Strangler" and the "Keystone Killer," this can be psychologically taxing (in one episode, Spencer confides to Derek that the job is giving him nightmares). While cliffhangers frame this inaugural season, each episode (except the season finale) wraps up its cases in the allotted hour.
In addition to serial killers, the series unleashes a gallery of twisted and depraved specimens. "Trust me," Derek comments early on, "we cover the whole spectrum of psychos." This includes arsonists, rapists, child abductors, and even a cannibalistic killer. Anchoring the proceedings is Patinkin, who exudes authoritative gravitas, and who is always good for scenery feasting. He really comes to life when killers have Gideon at gunpoint and he taunts them into losing their already unsteady grip. Most episodes feature the voiceover of a team member reciting a pertinent quote from such varied sources as W.H. Auden ("Evil is always human") to actor Peter Ustinov, a literary conceit that could stand to be retired. Stylistic flourishes in the editing and camerawork are likewise more of a distraction when the cases themselves are so gripping, given that the victims are primarily women and children. "There's nothing I would rather do than put the bastards away," Greenway states at one point. And there's nothing we'd rather do than watch them do it, which has made Criminal Minds, initially Lost opposite that ratings juggernaut, one of television's solid hits. --Donald Liebenson
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Customer Reviews
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- Worth every penny!
I hadn't seen most of the shows from the first season. So I was very happy with my purchase. Happy enough that I have already bought Season 2.
Rating: - Crimmal Minds
I loved it! Kept Me on the edge of My seat.It seems like what a real life FBI agent would have to do in order to catch Criminals! I am sure (like some) everything doesn't fall into Your lap.To be "effective" at Your Law Enforcement It does take away from every other part of Your life,Divorce rate is high in this profession Agent Gideon helps makes it "real life"!The actors seem to mix together well,no upstaging,great directing!Could be around for Years?
Rating: 
- The DVDs Work
I received the DVDs quickly and they were not broken
The played well and I liked the show, thats why I got the DVDs
Rating: - Excellent Series
This is an excellent TV Series and even gets better with time. Creative writers and unusual circumstances keeps this series interesting. Would recommend this box set to anyone who enjoys crime, suspense and well acted television series.
Rating: - Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds is an incredible show. The first season keeps you coming back episode after episode.I look forward to purchasing the next three seasons.
- Worth every penny!I hadn't seen most of the shows from the first season. So I was very happy with my purchase. Happy enough that I have already bought Season 2.
- Crimmal MindsI loved it! Kept Me on the edge of My seat.It seems like what a real life FBI agent would have to do in order to catch Criminals! I am sure (like some) everything doesn't fall into Your lap.To be "effective" at Your Law Enforcement It does take away from every other part of Your life,Divorce rate is high in this profession Agent Gideon helps makes it "real life"!The actors seem to mix together well,no upstaging,great directing!Could be around for Years?
- The DVDs WorkI received the DVDs quickly and they were not broken
The played well and I liked the show, thats why I got the DVDs
- Excellent SeriesThis is an excellent TV Series and even gets better with time. Creative writers and unusual circumstances keeps this series interesting. Would recommend this box set to anyone who enjoys crime, suspense and well acted television series.
- Criminal MindsCriminal Minds is an incredible show. The first season keeps you coming back episode after episode.I look forward to purchasing the next three seasons.
