Criminal Minds Season 12 Episode 21
Criminal Minds
Season 12

Ep 21. Green Light

  • TV14
  • May 3, 2017
  • 40 min
  • 8.1  (1,772)

In season 12, episode 21 of Criminal Minds, titled "Green Light," the team investigates a prison escapee who is targeting the families of the guards who harassed and abused him while he was incarcerated.

The episode opens with the escapee, known by his prison nickname "The Grim," breaking into a guard's home and torturing him while his family watches. The BAU is called in to investigate, and immediately realizes that the unsub has a personal vendetta against the guards.

As the team digs deeper, they discover that The Grim was originally incarcerated for a nonviolent crime, but was repeatedly harassed and assaulted by the guards. He eventually retaliated and was given a longer sentence, leading to his burning desire for revenge.

The team races against the clock to find The Grim before he can harm any more families. They follow a lead to a safehouse and find evidence that he has been in contact with an old cellmate named Boaz. They track down Boaz and discover that The Grim has been working with him to plan a series of attacks.

In the climax of the episode, the BAU team catches up with The Grim as he is breaking into the home of his next victim. After a tense standoff, they are able to convince him to surrender peacefully and end his cycle of violence.

Throughout the episode, the theme of justice vs. revenge is explored, as the team grapples with the idea that the guards' abusive behavior ultimately led to The Grim's violent actions. It's a thought-provoking episode that raises important questions about how our prison system can inadvertently contribute to cycles of violence and trauma.

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  • First Aired
    May 3, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    40 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (1,772)