The Fisher King: Part 1
- Episode aired May 10, 2006
- TV-14
- 1h
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8.5/10
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Team members become pawns of a psychopathic killer.Team members become pawns of a psychopathic killer.Team members become pawns of a psychopathic killer.
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- TriviaMorgan often calls Reid "Pretty Boy." Off-camera, Shemar Moore calls Matthew Gray Gubler "Pretty Ricky" and Gubler calls Moore "Baby Boy" in reference to Morgan's nickname for Garcia "Baby Girl."
- GoofsElle was on two weeks vacation in Jamaica but returns after only one day to work on the case and goes straight to the office when she gets off the plane. She spends hours at the office and is then sent home for some rest. When she walks in her house, you can see two windows behind the couch are wide open. Presumably they would've been closed for her vacation, yet this does not cause her any concern.
- Quotes
Jason Gideon: I'll be lost in a cabin in the woods for the next two weeks. Do not call me for anything. Have a great time. You all deserve a break. Seriously, don't... don't call.
- ConnectionsReferences The Shining (1980)
- SoundtracksCome Wit De Reggae Music
Performed by Reggae Revolution
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What a cracker of a season finale
Both of "The Fisher King" episodes are classic examples of why this reviewer loves 'Criminal Minds' as much as she does. At its best (like in this season this, "The Fox" and "Riding the Lightning"), it was riveting television and even the weakest episodes (and admittedly there are some weak ones) have redeeming values.
The only real criticism of "The Fisher King Part I" for me is the slow-moving first fifteen minutes, which does feel like filler. However, this reviewer is actually willing to overlook that because the rest of the episode is so brilliant. And as well as having a general indifference to Elle (usually this reviewer finds her annoying and coldly played), she is actually tolerable here, this is an example of where her vulnerability is relatable. Even if you're indifferent or dislike someone, nobody deserves to go through what she goes through here.
As always with 'Criminal Minds', "The Fisher King Part I" looks great. Stylish, atmospheric and never cheap-looking, as well as beautifully and cleverly shot. The music is suitably haunting and hypnotic, while never being over-the-top, melodramatic, intrusive or ill-fitting. As with the best of 'Criminal Minds', the writing is incredibly thought-provoking, structurally tight, smart and achieves a perfect balance of moods.
It's tautly paced, strongly directed and the tension and suspense keeps piling until it rises to fever pitch. The cliff-hanger is quite easily one of the best in the series, 'Criminal Minds' has been a mixed bag when it comes to cliff-hangers, but the one in "The Fisher King Part I" is suspenseful, nail-biting and overall brilliantly executed, and leaves one hungry and thirsty for more.
Here the characters are very well written as always and love the chemistry and support for each other once again, even when apart for a good deal of the episode. Really loved how strong and independent characters show a more vulnerable side in this episode. The acting is typically very good all round, even with the unsub spending much of his fairly limited screen-time almost unseen he still evokes chills from his voice alone.
In summary, a cracker of a season finale. One of the best 'Criminal Minds' season finales without a doubt as well. 10/10 Bethany Cox
The only real criticism of "The Fisher King Part I" for me is the slow-moving first fifteen minutes, which does feel like filler. However, this reviewer is actually willing to overlook that because the rest of the episode is so brilliant. And as well as having a general indifference to Elle (usually this reviewer finds her annoying and coldly played), she is actually tolerable here, this is an example of where her vulnerability is relatable. Even if you're indifferent or dislike someone, nobody deserves to go through what she goes through here.
As always with 'Criminal Minds', "The Fisher King Part I" looks great. Stylish, atmospheric and never cheap-looking, as well as beautifully and cleverly shot. The music is suitably haunting and hypnotic, while never being over-the-top, melodramatic, intrusive or ill-fitting. As with the best of 'Criminal Minds', the writing is incredibly thought-provoking, structurally tight, smart and achieves a perfect balance of moods.
It's tautly paced, strongly directed and the tension and suspense keeps piling until it rises to fever pitch. The cliff-hanger is quite easily one of the best in the series, 'Criminal Minds' has been a mixed bag when it comes to cliff-hangers, but the one in "The Fisher King Part I" is suspenseful, nail-biting and overall brilliantly executed, and leaves one hungry and thirsty for more.
Here the characters are very well written as always and love the chemistry and support for each other once again, even when apart for a good deal of the episode. Really loved how strong and independent characters show a more vulnerable side in this episode. The acting is typically very good all round, even with the unsub spending much of his fairly limited screen-time almost unseen he still evokes chills from his voice alone.
In summary, a cracker of a season finale. One of the best 'Criminal Minds' season finales without a doubt as well. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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