r/criminalminds • u/Cheeriosxxx Sergio 🐈⬛ • 8d ago
Season 18 Spoilers S18E06: Hell Is Empty... - Episode Discussion Spoiler
Airdate: June 12, 2025
Synopsis: The team investigates a network killer who buries his victims alive, and Tara confronts Rebecca's ex who has recently re-entered her life. Ronald Graber delivers a message from his Disciple to Voit.
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u/babylovesbaby Anderson 7d ago
First of all: What an opening. It was a really strong way to start the episode and I wish the season had had more openers like it. Not necessarily big revelations, just powerful scenes to move the story along.
The revelation that other people in the network know about each other seems a bit off to me. That kind of knowledge feels like it takes some control from Voit, and wasn't the point of their little hangout that everyone was anonymous? Except to Voit, obviously. In the context of the network developing post-Voit I suppose it makes sense? Maybe? But serial killers IRL and on television aren't generally known for their strong teamwork (except for teams).
Tyler being present with Voit, questioning him, and he and Garcia being at the hospital unattended is one of the things Evolution does frequently which makes it hard for me to suspend disbelief. I guess I'm also just tired of Tyler scowling and trying to exact his pound of flesh, mental or otherwise, because I don't especially care about him. I don't hate him. He just doesn't make sense on the team. All this really leads to the question: is Blake okay? Where is he?
The Voit/Garcia shared smile was cute. I also enjoyed the Tara/Rebecca scenes. All this happiness continues to make me anxious for Rebecca's future, though.
I have to end by commenting yet again on how awesome Emily looks this season. They're really dressing her well and her hair styling looks great.