Omnivore
- Episode aired Mar 18, 2009
- TV-14
- 42m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
After being inactive for 10 years, Hotch's first BAU case, an elusive serial killer known as the Reaper, starts killing again.After being inactive for 10 years, Hotch's first BAU case, an elusive serial killer known as the Reaper, starts killing again.After being inactive for 10 years, Hotch's first BAU case, an elusive serial killer known as the Reaper, starts killing again.
Louis Ferreira
- Roy Colson
- (as Justin Louis)
Cara Chute Rosenbaum
- Nina Hale
- (as Cara Chute)
Jeffy Branion
- Coroner
- (as Jeff Branion)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Penelope locates the reporter's cellphone, the map shows that it is on the corner of the Boston Public Garden and Boylston St. There are no homes in that location.
- GoofsRossi describes the Reaper as being a Hebephile, which actually means he has an attraction to young girls just going through puberty (11-14). This is incorrect, the Reaper shows himself throughout the show to actually have Ephebophilia, a condition in which adults are attracted to girls from mid to late adolescence (15-19).
- Quotes
Aaron Hotchner: [opening quotation, voiceover] "Fate is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity." - Roman author Publilius Syrus.
- SoundtracksCriminal Minds Theme
Composed by Mark Mancina
Featured review
Introducing The Boston Reaper...
As with most shows 'Criminal Minds' has episodes and seasons that are better than others, and to me "Omnivore" is one of the standouts of the fourth season and one of the better episodes of the show as well.
Flaws are very few and they will seem like very small nit-picks. This reviewer does agree about the accents not being great and that there are a couple of suspension-of-disbelief-that-are-not-so-easy-to-swallow moments. However, it serves as a great introduction to the Boston Reaper, perhaps the most notorious serial killer on 'Criminal Minds' (Billy Flynn and Frank Breitkopf are up there though too) and one of the most chilling, and paved the way for one of the show's better on-going story arcs.
"Omnivore" as always has strong production values, with slick and stylish photography, crisp editing, good locations and some of the most effective use of darkness in the show's history, giving an appropriately ominous feel. The music is sparingly used, but utilised when used in a way that's fitting with the mood and not being intrusive, jaunty or pedestrian. It doesn't enhance as such, but it never distracts either. The theme tune still haunts and hypnotises.
The writing is some of the most taut and thought-provoking of the show, this reviewer appreciated that the comedy relief was kept at minimum seeing as it is a dark story and any more would have spoilt it. The story is tightly paced and absorbing, and one of the darkest and grittiest of 'Criminal Minds' up to this point. While not on screen, the murders and are shocking and the build ups to them suspenseful. The ending also had me floored, having seen many episodes on the show where you know who it is quite early on to find out about three quarters of a way in and find out that it's not who you suspected initially was somewhat refreshing and it's executed really well. The beginning also sets things up excellently, with a sense of dread being evoked even when the Reaper is only being talked about.
All the BAU team are written well, with Hotch (who tended in the early series to be in the shadow of more compelling characters like Reid) being more interesting than usual, while the Reaper is every bit the terrifying criminal mastermind. Directing is always solid and never lets the tension, suspense or the group dynamic dip in impact, and the acting from all the regulars and C. Thomas Howell (whose later appearances were even better than this one) is top-drawer.
In conclusion, great episode and one season 4's standouts. Also does a great job introducing a serial killer and foe that's one of the most notorious and formidable. 9/10 Bethany Cox
Flaws are very few and they will seem like very small nit-picks. This reviewer does agree about the accents not being great and that there are a couple of suspension-of-disbelief-that-are-not-so-easy-to-swallow moments. However, it serves as a great introduction to the Boston Reaper, perhaps the most notorious serial killer on 'Criminal Minds' (Billy Flynn and Frank Breitkopf are up there though too) and one of the most chilling, and paved the way for one of the show's better on-going story arcs.
"Omnivore" as always has strong production values, with slick and stylish photography, crisp editing, good locations and some of the most effective use of darkness in the show's history, giving an appropriately ominous feel. The music is sparingly used, but utilised when used in a way that's fitting with the mood and not being intrusive, jaunty or pedestrian. It doesn't enhance as such, but it never distracts either. The theme tune still haunts and hypnotises.
The writing is some of the most taut and thought-provoking of the show, this reviewer appreciated that the comedy relief was kept at minimum seeing as it is a dark story and any more would have spoilt it. The story is tightly paced and absorbing, and one of the darkest and grittiest of 'Criminal Minds' up to this point. While not on screen, the murders and are shocking and the build ups to them suspenseful. The ending also had me floored, having seen many episodes on the show where you know who it is quite early on to find out about three quarters of a way in and find out that it's not who you suspected initially was somewhat refreshing and it's executed really well. The beginning also sets things up excellently, with a sense of dread being evoked even when the Reaper is only being talked about.
All the BAU team are written well, with Hotch (who tended in the early series to be in the shadow of more compelling characters like Reid) being more interesting than usual, while the Reaper is every bit the terrifying criminal mastermind. Directing is always solid and never lets the tension, suspense or the group dynamic dip in impact, and the acting from all the regulars and C. Thomas Howell (whose later appearances were even better than this one) is top-drawer.
In conclusion, great episode and one season 4's standouts. Also does a great job introducing a serial killer and foe that's one of the most notorious and formidable. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Jun 30, 2016
Details
- Runtime42 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
- 16:9 HD
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