Ep 17. Breath Play

In Criminal Minds season 10 episode 17, titled "Breath Play," the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) is called to investigate a series of murders in San Diego, California. The victims are all women who have been asphyxiated, and their bodies are left posed in a highly sexualized manner. The team quickly realizes that they are dealing with a sexually motivated offender who is targeting women who enjoy engaging in risky sexual behavior.

As the team begins to investigate the murders, they discover a number of potential suspects, including a sex toy shop employee, a man with a history of domestic violence, and a group of men who attend a "breath play" club. The group is led by a man named Roy, who is a self-proclaimed expert in the practice of erotic asphyxiation.

As the investigation heats up, the team discovers that Roy is not only the leader of the breath play club, but he is also responsible for the murders. However, when they finally catch him, they realize that he is not working alone. Roy has an accomplice, and the two men have been working together to select and kill their victims.

The team races against the clock to identify the second killer and track him down before he can strike again. With the help of local law enforcement and some cutting-edge technology, they are able to narrow down their suspects and finally catch the second killer.

Along the way, the team must confront their own biases and preconceptions about sexuality and sexual behavior. They must also navigate the complex dynamics of the breath play club and its members, many of whom are not themselves involved in the murders but may have played a role in covering up the crimes.

In typical Criminal Minds fashion, "Breath Play" is a tense and gripping episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The team's investigation is complex and nuanced, and the episode does an excellent job of exploring the psychology of the killers and their motivations. Fans of the show will be pleased with the twists and turns of the plot, as well as the strong character development and interactions that are a hallmark of the series.