Criminal Minds - Goodbye, Jason Gideon
As is characteristic of Criminal Minds, the usual brand of profiling and investigation ensues - but with a difference.
Throughout the episode the viewer is witness to Agent Gideon's thought process as he writes a letter, which could possibly be a letter to a colleague or friend, explaining what the viewer may believe is Gideon's decision to leave his position with the FBI.
Once the particularly gruesome murder case has been resolved by the murder/suicide attention is focused on Agent Hotchner's disciplinary meeting, as Agent Gideon puts the finishing touches on his letter. The true intent of the letter, and the meaning of Gideon's picking up the gun that has been laying on his desk, are not revealed in the season's first episode.
In general, the show's premier was consistent with the approach to which viewers have become accustomed. In general, it managed to focus on the season's first case while subtly addressing Gideon's emotional turmoil. Ending the season premier episode with a cliffhanger was a clever way to bring at least some first-time viewers back at least once more. In view of Gideon's prominence in the show I was somewhat surprised that his turmoil remained as much a back-story as it did through the episode. I had expected just a little more of that story line. On the whole, I found the season premier of Criminal Minds much like all of its previous episodes - but that isn't a bad thing.
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27 Comments
Post a CommentI loved Jason Gideon in the show Criminal Minds. I was so sad to see him go. After playing the role he had to play I wouldn't blame him. I watch Criminal Minds till this very day. I mainly view it online at DISHOnline.com. Working for DISH I have learned that you can watch new and older shows online and it’s FREE! I can even set up DVR recording for future events. It's a great thing to have for all TV lovers like myself.
I would love to see Gideon return, he was a fantastic character.
THIS HAD BEEN THE PERFECT SHOW, THERE WAS NO ONE ON THE SHOW WHO I DISLIKED. ON THE OTHER "LIKE" SHOWS THERE'S ALWAY ONE PERSON I DON'T CARE LIKE. i'M 68 AND MY SISTER IS 81, WE WANT GEDION BACK OR WE QUIT WATCHING.
aww.... i cant believe he left the show :( he was one of my fav characters..... o well... i hope he comes back on the show somehow:)
I lOVE THIS SHOW, AND SURE MISS GIDEON. IS HE COMING BACK,,,PLEASE!!!
i meant horatio and i think not thinks sorry god bless
hi i thinks you need to bring gideon back its not as good without him nor would it be without thomas gibson nor any rest ones been on garcia i absolutely love along with morgan and spencer and the one that just came on im afraid if these goes off you will lose alot of fans because these players makes the show same as miami cis if we had lost haratio i would not have watched nor this show if that lady gets her way and we lose thomas gibson so tell her be nice and let him be please ty and may god bless you all
They show reruns on ION television too. Usually 9-11pm est.
I love Criminal Minds and Jason Giedeon is basically my favorite character. I watch the reruns on A & E all the time.
Really miss Mandy Patinkin. To me he was the best of a wonderful cast. I do not like his replacement. I prefer watching the reruns with Gideon in them.
Bring him back is right and lose that other guy.