by Diana Vaccarelli
Criminal Minds is following in the footsteps of Law and Order and CSI by spinning off its own clone, called Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. This child/nephew/niece is about an elite group of FBI Agents charged with coming to the aid of and solving crimes that involve American citizens abroad.
THE GOOD
- The fast paced writing of the series. The numerous twists and turns keep you on your toes and in suspense. (The music helps too.)
- The writers really bring to life the different cultures where the Agents are sent to do their thing. For example, the pilot episode took them to Thailand, giving viewers an interesting glimpse into how women are treated in the Thai Police Force.
- The performances by all the actors, led by Gary Sinise. Each character on the team has a distinct personality and set of skills. Much of this is in the writing, as in Criminal Minds, but the actors’ performances seem so genuine that it wasn’t till I sat down to write this review that I even thought about possible copycatting.
THE BAD: