Ep 17. In the Dark

When a series of bodies are discovered in a small Virginia town, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) team is called in to investigate. The unsub appears to be targeting young women and has been abducting them in broad daylight, never allowing them to be seen again. As the team delves further into the case, they realize that the unsub has a strong connection to the town and that there may be more victims than previously thought.

With the help of the local sheriff's office, the BAU team identifies a possible suspect and sets up a sting operation. They soon discover that the suspect has been using a network of underground tunnels to evade detection and is far more sophisticated than they initially thought.

As the investigation continues, the team struggles to keep up with the unsub's tactics and the high stakes of the case. The situation becomes even more complicated when one of the team members is kidnapped by the unsub, forcing the rest of the team to come up with a risky plan to rescue their colleague and bring the unsub to justice.

Meanwhile, several team members are dealing with personal issues and conflicts that threaten to derail the investigation. Reid must confront his own fears and insecurities, while Rossi wrestles with his relationship with his daughter.

Despite the challenges, the BAU team perseveres and ultimately succeeds in identifying and capturing the unsub. Along the way, they must confront their own demons and rely on each other's strengths in order to make it through one of their toughest cases yet.