Sense Memory
- Episode aired Feb 9, 2011
- TV-14
- 41m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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The BAU travels to Los Angeles to investigate unusual murders throughout the city. Also, more of Prentiss' mysterious past comes to light.The BAU travels to Los Angeles to investigate unusual murders throughout the city. Also, more of Prentiss' mysterious past comes to light.The BAU travels to Los Angeles to investigate unusual murders throughout the city. Also, more of Prentiss' mysterious past comes to light.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe plot bears resemblance to the plot of the book "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" by Patrick Süskind, which was made into a movie Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006).
- GoofsAs the BAU flies to Los Angeles, Morgan mentions that the city is over 500 square miles large, to which Reid replies, "498.3...square miles." The City of Los Angeles is actually 502.693 square miles in area - score one for Morgan.
- Quotes
Emily Prentiss: Thank you.
Dr. Spencer Reid: For what?
Emily Prentiss: For being you.
Dr. Spencer Reid: Aw, thanks. I don't know how to be anyone else.
- ConnectionsReferences Solaris (1972)
- SoundtracksCriminal Minds Theme
Composed by Mark Mancina
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One of the middling episodes of a wildly hit-and-miss season
After the big misstep that was "The Thirteenth Step", a 'Criminal Minds' episode that didn't feel like 'Criminal Minds' at all, while not a great episode or return to form "Sense Memory" is an improvement.
"Sense Memory" is somewhat of a middling episode in a wildly hit-and-miss season (one of the weaker 'Criminal Minds' seasons). It is not one of the season's better episodes like "Remembrance of Things Past", "Middle Man", "Into the Woods", "Hanley Waters", "Safe Haven" and "The Longest Night". But it is a better episode than "Today I Do", "25 to Life", "Corazon" (in fact most episodes featuring Seaver) and particularly "The Thirteenth Step", which is widely regarded as a low-point episode of 'Criminal Minds' and cannot disagree.
As pretty much always (with a few exceptions), "Sense Memory" is very stylishly made, hauntingly scored and serviceably directed with the right amount of forward momentum and breathing space. The script has its bland moments, but still provokes thought and has evidence of tautness.
There are some great parts here. The case starts off with a creepy ambiance and Prentiss' storyline is intense and heartfelt. A big part of 'Criminal Minds' charm is the team interaction and that doesn't disappoint either, standing out especially is Prentiss and Reid at the end in a touching scene that is like how one would talk to friends reaching out than a work colleague and Reid spouting facts and statistics like only he can. Was amused and charmed by Garcia's banter and how she interacted with the rest of the team. Plus there is no Seaver.
Had mixed feelings on the actual case on the whole, but the unsub was menacing enough and the 5th victim is excellently played, one really feels her terror and fight in staying alive. There is generally more profiling than most Season 6 episodes, and with less conclusion jumping and over-convenience. The acting is very good as ever, Paget Brewster being brilliant and the actress of Anisa standing out in support.
On the other hand, the team have worked more cohesively before and seem to be asking more questions than giving answers. Garcia is ill at ease trying to fill in JJ's role and is ill-suited for it, the tastelessly flippant remarks during briefing taking away from what was good about her character in the first place.
As said, the case evoked mixed feelings for me, with that it's very derivative (being closely indebted to 'Perfume' and not doing a whole lot beyond that), parts that are too obvious (like the scents) and too many loose ends not explained enough (not just the scents, but also with the white sheets and cornfields).
In conclusion, a middling but acceptable episode. 6/10 Bethany Cox
"Sense Memory" is somewhat of a middling episode in a wildly hit-and-miss season (one of the weaker 'Criminal Minds' seasons). It is not one of the season's better episodes like "Remembrance of Things Past", "Middle Man", "Into the Woods", "Hanley Waters", "Safe Haven" and "The Longest Night". But it is a better episode than "Today I Do", "25 to Life", "Corazon" (in fact most episodes featuring Seaver) and particularly "The Thirteenth Step", which is widely regarded as a low-point episode of 'Criminal Minds' and cannot disagree.
As pretty much always (with a few exceptions), "Sense Memory" is very stylishly made, hauntingly scored and serviceably directed with the right amount of forward momentum and breathing space. The script has its bland moments, but still provokes thought and has evidence of tautness.
There are some great parts here. The case starts off with a creepy ambiance and Prentiss' storyline is intense and heartfelt. A big part of 'Criminal Minds' charm is the team interaction and that doesn't disappoint either, standing out especially is Prentiss and Reid at the end in a touching scene that is like how one would talk to friends reaching out than a work colleague and Reid spouting facts and statistics like only he can. Was amused and charmed by Garcia's banter and how she interacted with the rest of the team. Plus there is no Seaver.
Had mixed feelings on the actual case on the whole, but the unsub was menacing enough and the 5th victim is excellently played, one really feels her terror and fight in staying alive. There is generally more profiling than most Season 6 episodes, and with less conclusion jumping and over-convenience. The acting is very good as ever, Paget Brewster being brilliant and the actress of Anisa standing out in support.
On the other hand, the team have worked more cohesively before and seem to be asking more questions than giving answers. Garcia is ill at ease trying to fill in JJ's role and is ill-suited for it, the tastelessly flippant remarks during briefing taking away from what was good about her character in the first place.
As said, the case evoked mixed feelings for me, with that it's very derivative (being closely indebted to 'Perfume' and not doing a whole lot beyond that), parts that are too obvious (like the scents) and too many loose ends not explained enough (not just the scents, but also with the white sheets and cornfields).
In conclusion, a middling but acceptable episode. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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