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The complete first season of the American drama series which revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyse the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. Special Agent Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) is the FBI's top behavioural analyst and he joins the Behavioral Analysis Unit lead by Special Agent Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), a family man who is able to gain people's trust and unlock their secrets. Also on the team are Elle Greenaway (Lola Glaudini), Special Agent Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore), Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau (AJ Cook), and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness). Episodes comprise: 'Extreme Aggressor', 'Compulsion', 'Won't Get Fooled Again', 'Plain Sight', 'Broken Mirror', 'L.D.S.K.', 'The Fox', 'Natural Born Killer', 'Derailed', 'The Popular Kids', 'Blood Hungry', 'What Fresh Hell?', 'Poison', 'Riding The Lightning', 'Unfinished Business', 'The Tribe', 'A Real Rain', 'Somebody's Watching', 'Machismo', 'Charm and Harm', 'Secrets and Lies' and 'The Fisher King (1)'.
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93 of 93 people found the following review helpful
By Miss
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Criminal Minds is filmed with the same slick, well-produced Hollywood-style gloss as CSI and Without A Trace, and features the same case-of-the-week format and a similar team of young, attractive specialists headed by a complex, tortured and brilliant older man. This always successful formula, teamed with a tight and often amusing script, some excellent acting and a lot of seriously gasp-out-loud scary climaxes, makes for a brilliant programme.
Mandy Patinkin plays Agent Gideon, an intense, quiet but very talented criminal profiler who puts together physical and psychological descriptions of criminals by examining the crime scene. Most episodes build their way up to a climax where Gideon and his team struggle to identify and find the criminal before he commits another murder/kidnapping/arson etc. It's often edge-of-the-seat stuff, although it can be very gruesome, so be warned. The final showdown with the criminal is often electric, especially if the team have to play into his psychological fantasies, essentially reading his mind, in order to catch him or get him to surrender (an episode where Elle is trapped on a train with a maniac is especially good in this regard!).
Patinkin is great in the role (though arguably not as fantastic as he is in Dead Like Me - check it out if you're a Patinkin fan) and is very ably backed up by his team, especially Matthew Gray Gubler who plays the somewhat socially inept but genius Dr Reed. The good thing about Criminal Minds is that the actors have a lot to work with as we get to understand a little of the characters' backstories and motivations in some episodes, more so than in similar shows like CSI.
If you like your criminal shows tense, unpredictable, and with an element of intelligence, you'll love this - definitely worth checking out.
Mandy Patinkin plays Agent Gideon, an intense, quiet but very talented criminal profiler who puts together physical and psychological descriptions of criminals by examining the crime scene. Most episodes build their way up to a climax where Gideon and his team struggle to identify and find the criminal before he commits another murder/kidnapping/arson etc. It's often edge-of-the-seat stuff, although it can be very gruesome, so be warned. The final showdown with the criminal is often electric, especially if the team have to play into his psychological fantasies, essentially reading his mind, in order to catch him or get him to surrender (an episode where Elle is trapped on a train with a maniac is especially good in this regard!).
Patinkin is great in the role (though arguably not as fantastic as he is in Dead Like Me - check it out if you're a Patinkin fan) and is very ably backed up by his team, especially Matthew Gray Gubler who plays the somewhat socially inept but genius Dr Reed. The good thing about Criminal Minds is that the actors have a lot to work with as we get to understand a little of the characters' backstories and motivations in some episodes, more so than in similar shows like CSI.
If you like your criminal shows tense, unpredictable, and with an element of intelligence, you'll love this - definitely worth checking out.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Being a huge fan of crime shows such as CSI and Without a Trace i'm always looking for new shows in the same vein and after recently finishing season 2 of dead like me I decided to give Criminal Minds a go partly so I could see more of the brilliant Mandy Patinkin. I certainly havent been disappointed. Where other shows sometimes rely too heavily on blood and gore for shock value, Criminal Minds is committed to showing the reasoning behind why individuals are compelled to commit such awful crimes in the first place. The fact that all of the episodes are based on real cases makes the show even more interesting to watch in a morbid kind of way. All in all, an exciting and brilliantly written series with a fantastic cast.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By J. Matchett
Format:DVD
This series has surpassed what we've seen to date in the CSI, NCIS, BONES and DEXTER series' - (all of which are worth watching). There appears to be a trend towards introducing eclectic characters - the genius with social ineptitude is seen in this series as well as in BONES - although in this series we're given more of a glimpse into the minds of the profilers and into their past, their struggle with what they see in their job and how they reconcile this with their personal lives. The acting is stellar throughout - the only character I was unsure of initially, was A.J.Cook as the liason agent - I felt she was too young for this role.
The series gives more depth to the criminal, tracing their path through life - what preceded and shaped them into what they are today - the psychology behind the crime - the patterns - how that fits in with the history of similar crimes.
Many of the episodes in this series excel; others are great; some are good. All, are worth watching.
The quotation at the start and end of each episode, gives a touch of class and provokes thought - often encompassing the episode and adding the perfect finishing touch!
The series gives more depth to the criminal, tracing their path through life - what preceded and shaped them into what they are today - the psychology behind the crime - the patterns - how that fits in with the history of similar crimes.
Many of the episodes in this series excel; others are great; some are good. All, are worth watching.
The quotation at the start and end of each episode, gives a touch of class and provokes thought - often encompassing the episode and adding the perfect finishing touch!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent dvd series.
An excellent if somewhat violent series about serial killers and how they are caught. Keeps you on the edge of your seat
Published 7 days ago by Dave Hendley
5.0 out of 5 stars
brill
this was fantastic love the full set i intend to buy the whole lot as it nice to see ethem in right order . would recommend to others
Published 16 days ago by M&M
4.0 out of 5 stars
great dvd
Good service and good price excellent watch would recomend to anyone who likes an intelligent show but if ur a fan already season 1-7 box set is better value for money
Published 21 days ago by godfather prime
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love Criminal Minds
This is a good series will buy the next one too, brilliant concept I loved Mandy Patinkin, the new man not so much but he is growing on me.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. L. P. Francis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent first series
Ive watched these from the beginning on TV, although I cannot get them on my channels any more. I have the sixth and seventh series box sets, but thought I would start from he... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cordelia
5.0 out of 5 stars
love this show!
if you likes numbers you will love this. a mix of analysis with the personal touch is just what is needed on the telly atm. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Jmh Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Criminal Minds Love It
Got watching this series on telly and had to catch up with the first two series on DVD. An excellent programme never fails to give top class viewing every time
Published 2 months ago by Suzydoll
3.0 out of 5 stars
Only 12 episodes?
I love this show, but wanted to start from the beginning as I had only caught dribs and drabs on tv, so bought the first season and was very disappointed to find there are only 12... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fae
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intriguing!
Bought this at a friend's review and really was intrigued by the concept. Brilliant cast and story lines about the various serial killers
Published 3 months ago by R. Lees
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sevice
Superb on time & right price
Easy to order
Plenty of choice and all promises were kept
Woukld recommend to anyone
Easy to order
Plenty of choice and all promises were kept
Woukld recommend to anyone
Published 3 months ago by Tony Hurley
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