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"Find the fetish, find the fiend." This is the queasily compelling Criminal Minds ' version of "Save the cheerleader, save the world," and it drives each dark and disturbing episode. Before this pivotal season can really get down to cases, it must deal with some unfinished business. Mandy Patinkin, who announced he would be leaving the series, was given a graceful exit, but not before his character, ace FBI profiler Gideon begins to doubt his abilities and sanity in the aftermath of the murder of his girlfriend at the end of last season. Meanwhile, his protégé, Hotch (Thomas Gibson) is under pressure from Section Chief Erin Strauss (Jayne Atkinson) to resign the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), and Prentiss (Paget Brewster) submits her resignation rather than get dirt on him for Erin. All it takes to keep the team intact is for Strauss to join them at work on a particularly disturbing case involving a man using his son to lure unsuspecting women ("He's going to kill you, you know"). And speaking of unfinished business, enter Gideon's replacement, David Rossi (Joe Mantegna, an inspired choice), a BAU legend who returns to the unit he helped found. He claims he just wants to help with the BAU "an agent down," but his true motivation will become clear as the season unfolds Suffice to say it involves an extremely cold case that continues to haunt him. Rossi's introduction is the accessible entry for viewers new to the series, as they, along with Rossi, get to meet the other team members, including hunky Derek (Shemar Moore), bookish genius Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), and colorful computer whiz Penelope Garcia (Kristen Vangsness). This season, the team is confronted with nightmarish cases, involving all manner of killers (including one cannibal). Working together to catch these "unsubs" before they can claim another victim offers further opportunities for what Rossi calls "personal growth." In a two-part episode, Shemar must confront his crisis of faith. In another episode, Reid attends a support group for his addiction (another development from last season). Two cases hit particularly close to home. In one, a team member is shot, and in the explosive season finale, another is targeted by terrorists. Considering Criminal Minds 's intensity level, even the bonus gag reel, comprised of pratfalls, tension-breaking clowning, and even a birthday cake break for Mantegna, can be unsettling! There is something to be said for having a week to unwind between new episodes. A Criminal Minds marathon can seriously creep you out. And we mean that in a good way. --Donald Liebenson This popular show follows a group of FBI agents as they go inside the minds of vicious murderers. Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna stars as David Rossi in this third season (replacing Mandy Patinkin), an original founder of the Behavioral Analysis Unit who returns to action as a profiler; in addition to Mantegna, Criminal Minds stars Thomas Gibson as the group's leader. Solving mysteries by delving into the psychology of serial killers and terrorists, each of the group's members are able to offer special insight into specific cases: Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) helps to solve crimes of obsession; Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) employs her computer skills to gather clues; and Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) uses his considerable intelligence to crack cases, despite his substandard social skills. Offering insight into both real and fictional crimes, this show is an essential for drama devotees. This collection presents the complete third season. Star: A.J. Cook, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Special Features: 6-Disc Set Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital English Review: They keep you wanting for more! - I enjoyed very much the first two seasons. But when I read that Mandy Patinkin had left the show I was disappointed and thought that was the end of Criminal Minds. I was so wrong! And don't get me wrong, he was a great asset being the character they most turned to for advise in all areas of the psyque. Joe Mantegna is more likable -sorry Mandy- and though he was brought to the show almost abruptly, they show you how he adapts gradually to everybody and the new way things are done at the BAU since he had been part of it when it began. Throughout the season, Joe Mantegna integrates the team like a piece of a puzzle that didn't quite fit was removed and placed by the perfect one, and now I see that the show will not only survive it's leading character but will do better with the new one. Now, the plot. Unfortunately, there are so many sick in this world that they will never run out of new ideas for a show. Every episode is good, has new twists, and some episodes are even better that what we would sometimes expect; you are guessing who is going to be the bad guy and how they are going to figure out, by his/her personality or behavior, who committed this or that murder. It's just so wonderfully made that sometimes I think I have a bit of a psychologist in me! It never gets boring and even though it is about solving mostly murders, I always finish watching with a sense of satisfaction. The only bad thing is that I watched it so fast that now I am tapping my fingers waiting for the fourth season. Don't miss this one! Review: Greatest Season So Far!!! - Season 3 of Criminal Minds, up to now is the greatest season yet.Thank God they got rid of Lola Glaudini-she couldn't act & her character was always this weak,whiney annoying untrained young girl, not a trained professional agent. I was also so-o-o glad that Mandy Patankkn left after season 2.He was very annoying.It seemed he had to be in every scene & that he gave all the orders,with the other characters only bit players. At least Season 3, all the actors get to shine & all have episodes they are strong in. The best of all of them for me is, of course,Thomas Gibson's Aaron Hotchner!!!His character is so strong,such a leader,yet so emotional under the surface. The team only gets better with Joe Mantegna,what a great choice to join the group.Strong himself, yet amusing & he doesn't try to dominate everyone. The charisma between the whole cast is so obvious, along with the great scripts, that is why the ratings have soared the past few seasons!Keep going on for a long time, Criminal Minds!!Seasons 4 & 5 have only gotten better!! Also keep going-Thomas Gibson, handsomest actor on TB today!!







| Contributor | A.J. Cook, Joe Mantegna, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson Contributor A.J. Cook, Joe Mantegna, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,060 Reviews |
| Format | Closed-captioned, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Genre | Television, Television/Crime |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Discs | 5 |
L**A
They keep you wanting for more!
I enjoyed very much the first two seasons. But when I read that Mandy Patinkin had left the show I was disappointed and thought that was the end of Criminal Minds. I was so wrong! And don't get me wrong, he was a great asset being the character they most turned to for advise in all areas of the psyque. Joe Mantegna is more likable -sorry Mandy- and though he was brought to the show almost abruptly, they show you how he adapts gradually to everybody and the new way things are done at the BAU since he had been part of it when it began. Throughout the season, Joe Mantegna integrates the team like a piece of a puzzle that didn't quite fit was removed and placed by the perfect one, and now I see that the show will not only survive it's leading character but will do better with the new one. Now, the plot. Unfortunately, there are so many sick in this world that they will never run out of new ideas for a show. Every episode is good, has new twists, and some episodes are even better that what we would sometimes expect; you are guessing who is going to be the bad guy and how they are going to figure out, by his/her personality or behavior, who committed this or that murder. It's just so wonderfully made that sometimes I think I have a bit of a psychologist in me! It never gets boring and even though it is about solving mostly murders, I always finish watching with a sense of satisfaction. The only bad thing is that I watched it so fast that now I am tapping my fingers waiting for the fourth season. Don't miss this one!
F**Y
Greatest Season So Far!!!
Season 3 of Criminal Minds, up to now is the greatest season yet.Thank God they got rid of Lola Glaudini-she couldn't act & her character was always this weak,whiney annoying untrained young girl, not a trained professional agent. I was also so-o-o glad that Mandy Patankkn left after season 2.He was very annoying.It seemed he had to be in every scene & that he gave all the orders,with the other characters only bit players. At least Season 3, all the actors get to shine & all have episodes they are strong in. The best of all of them for me is, of course,Thomas Gibson's Aaron Hotchner!!!His character is so strong,such a leader,yet so emotional under the surface. The team only gets better with Joe Mantegna,what a great choice to join the group.Strong himself, yet amusing & he doesn't try to dominate everyone. The charisma between the whole cast is so obvious, along with the great scripts, that is why the ratings have soared the past few seasons!Keep going on for a long time, Criminal Minds!!Seasons 4 & 5 have only gotten better!! Also keep going-Thomas Gibson, handsomest actor on TB today!!
M**L
Good choice!
Glad to own it again!
C**L
Fab
Fab
B**S
Condition
Exactly as promised
M**N
One of the best shows ever!!!
Criminal Minds is the best series of it,s genre being made today.I look eagerly to all of the new series and have watched the first three series several times each and never tire of the shows. The characters are very diverse and are all cast very well to the personalities they portray, from the seemingly stuffed shirt of Hotchner, with a heart under that stuffed shirt, to the the rather geeky, but utterly loverble Spencer. I absolutely love Garcia, who provides some lightness into the seemingly chaotic world she deals with daily. The rest Of the cast complete a superb ensemble of characters who mesh together superbly. Like a lot of other people, I was dismayed when the characters of Gideon and Elle left the show, but however the two actors who replaced them have filled their shoes more than adequately. I hope this show gives it,s fans many, many more of the same superb quality entertainment.Luv it, Lee.
R**E
Fantastic acting all around.
Even though I am a huge 'Criminal Minds' fan, I will be the first to admit that season 3 is not my favorite. When it first started airing, I had issues accepting David Rossi (played by Joe Mantegna) as part of the new unit. (I don't have those feelings anymore, of course!) What I enjoyed most was the development of the characters that occurred over the season - from the (re-)introduction of Rossi, to Reid's problems with addiction, and Morgan's crisis of faith. One of the best episodes from this season was "Penelope," where viewers are given more insight into our favorite computer analyst, Garcia. The "unsubs" from this season are also particularly memorable. Fans of the 'Criminal Minds' series will enjoy watching how the unit we've come to know and love today first started forming.
J**E
Still Very Good But Took a Step Down
While I understood very well why Mandy Patinkin had to leave and felt the writers did a great job in writing Jason Gideon's departure, I feel the show took a step down in losing such an amazing character and actor. The Jason Gideon character gave a very important level of balance to a show that is essentially about a hard look at the coldest and darkest side of humanity. Jason Gideon was a very believable character that even with so many years of being in the field and considered to be the very top in the field, still felt pain and compassion not only for the victims he worked tirelessly to save from that dark side but also for his team and in helping them through their fears and susceptabilities. Mandy Patinkin played that role with grace and class showing the vulnerabilities of the character with a very human light. The new character - Rossi has a harder edge - much like you would expect from a veteran but there's less to like and to identify with. Joe Mantegna does a wonderful job of making that character different from the previous lead and giving the other regular characters a chance to develop their human sides. The third and fourth seasons, were very good seasons (and in fact I first got hooked by an episode in the fourth season), but its definitely lost a bit of balance without Jason Gideon/Mandy Patinkin there.
M**O
/:Criminal Minds quarto cofaneltto in Lingua ltaliana acquistato da Amazon Italia estate 2016/
/: Un cofanetto, il terzo acquistato da cliente fidelizzato che si è rivelato una sorpresa primo perchè così ho le dieci stagioni di uno dei migliori serial. insieme a Scandal X Files e Supernatural, Zoo, (di cui si attende la seconda stagione in Italiano, ndr e nda, dell'anno in corso, in attesa della undicesima Stagione in Lingua Italiana. Molto Intrigante/13082016///.
P**Y
Pour les fans
Article arrive en très bon état livraison rapide Étant fan de la série, je complète ma collection petit à petit
9**9
Gideonがいなくなっても、意外にもよかった
相変わらず、fiendが一杯出てきて、BAUのきれっきれっの分析が光ります。このドラマを見るようになってから、人の言動の裏をよく考えるようになった気がする。 おすすめは、9話でしょうか。この話をみて、MorganとGarciaが推しメンとなりました。
M**E
A new guy in town
I purchased criminal minds through a recommendation from Amazon u.k. and as usual was not disappointed. I love "Without a Trace" and have purchased all the dvd's (cannot wait for season five). You mabe be weary of "profilers" because they are not real nitty gritty policemen (women), however, what you have in criminal minds is a group of very different individuals who just blend together beautifully as a team. In seasons one and two, Dr Reid (the nerd) got on my nerves, however in season three i found myself getting attached to him and even liking the guy. The big change in season three is the departure of Mandy Patenkin (Gideon)and the introduction of Joe Mantegna (David Rossi). They were taking a chance here as GIDEON was one of the central figures in the previous seasons. To their credit, they have pulled it off superbly, mainly because this is such a strong series with many episodes leaving you quite breathless. And a warning about the last episode of this season. It will literally blow you away and have you begging for the fourth season !!! So in conclusion, don't think twice about buying this dvd. American tv at its best and the good news is that series four is out in September.
S**Y
Alles OK !
Schnell verschickt, gute Ware, gerne wieder.
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