Ep 16. Assistance Is Futile
- TV14
- March 15, 2017
- 42 min
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7.2 (1,919)
The Criminal Minds season 12 episode 16, titled "Assistance Is Futile," follows the team as they investigate a string of murders in which the victims were all tech-savvy individuals who were heavily reliant on their devices. The team quickly discovers that the unsub is using technology to their advantage and is able to track their victims' every move through their phones and other smart devices.
As the team delves deeper into the case, they realize that the unsub is not working alone and has an accomplice who is helping them carry out the murders. With the help of a hacking expert, the team manages to track down the location of the unsub's hideout and prepares to make their move.
However, as they arrive at the location, they quickly discover that the situation is not what it seems. The accomplice turns out to be a victim of the unsub, who has been using their knowledge of technology to manipulate and control them into helping them carry out the murders.
The team must now navigate a complex web of lies and manipulation in order to catch the unsub and save the life of the accomplice before it's too late. Along the way, they must also confront the ethical implications of using technology to manipulate and control others, and must grapple with their own dependence on technology in their personal and professional lives.
As the episode comes to a close, the team manages to apprehend the unsub and save the life of the accomplice. However, they are left to ponder the larger implications of the case and the impact that technology is having on society as a whole. The episode ends with a powerful message about the importance of balance and moderation when it comes to our relationship with technology.