I'm a huge fan of the series, but the acting, from normally fine performers here was odd to say the least. The emotions seemed to have no relation to the script or situations, and would change at the drop of a hat, but not in the way one would expect. Just flat recitation of lines. Particularly the Brooke Smith character who seemed not particularly upset at her daughter's disappearance, and not at all disturbed by her husband's blame.
Sadly, I have to lay the blame on Gubler's direction. He may be just a bit young and inexperienced at this point to direct effectively.
Just as problematic was that there was absolutely no exploration of the cause of the kidnapping, or the psychology of the "unsubs", both the things that set CM apart from the typical crime drama. This is just one of the indications of a particularly weak script for this normally powerful show.
Sadly, I have to lay the blame on Gubler's direction. He may be just a bit young and inexperienced at this point to direct effectively.
Just as problematic was that there was absolutely no exploration of the cause of the kidnapping, or the psychology of the "unsubs", both the things that set CM apart from the typical crime drama. This is just one of the indications of a particularly weak script for this normally powerful show.