Ep 20. Inner Beauty
- TV14
- April 13, 2016
- 40 min
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7.0 (1,787)
In the Criminal Minds season 11 episode 20 titled "Inner Beauty," the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) investigates a string of shootings at a cosmetic surgery center in Phoenix, Arizona. The unsub, or unknown subject, targets patients who have undergone major cosmetic surgery procedures. The team suspects that the unsub may suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, a condition characterized by obsessive preoccupation with one's perceived flaws in appearance.
As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that the unsub is a former employee of the cosmetic surgery center, who was fired after botching a surgery. He became fixated on his own appearance and began to believe that he needed extensive cosmetic surgery to improve his looks. When the center refused to perform the procedures, he sought revenge by targeting patients who had undergone similar surgeries.
The BAU investigates the inner workings of the cosmetic surgery center, talking to employees and patients alike. They discover that the center's owner has been altering medical records to cover up botched surgeries, which compounds the unsub's anger at the center. The BAU races to find the unsub before he can carry out any more attacks.
Meanwhile, Dr. Tara Lewis (Aisha Tyler) struggles with her decision to pursue a relationship with her ex-husband, who recently re-appeared in her life. She confides in her colleagues and ultimately decides to approach the situation with caution.
The episode explores the theme of body image and the extreme lengths that some people will go to in order to achieve what they perceive as "perfection." It also touches on the issue of medical malpractice and the culture of secrecy that can exist in certain industries.
As always, the episode is filled with suspense and tension as the BAU races against time to identify the unsub and prevent him from carrying out his deadly plans. Fans of the show will enjoy the familiar dynamics between the team members and the insights into the criminal mind that the show is known for.
