Season 06

[Xeliou66]

Just now, Snazzy Daisy said:

Agree to disagree. 👌🏻

Fair enough, I just got so sick of Jess’ kid that I’m glad the personal scenes are split a lot more evenly now. I feel like the darker psychological nature of the show works better with the current cast whereas with Jess his personal scenes felt too Hallmark-like. 

[millennium]

Hey, FBI agents!  The fugitives are getting away in a car!   In plain sight!  We the viewers can see the make, the model, even the license plate.   Don't you want to, oh I don't know, call it in?   Alert local police or maybe the rest of your team that two fugitives wanted for a double homicide and kidnapping are speeding down Getaway Lane?   What's that?   Oh, you have a personal call to take?  Never mind.

Later:

Remy: "Congratulations, kid.  Your sympathetic black orphan routine cut right to the heart of my white guilt.  No way will I investigate Brianne's involvement in this.  I will simply take your word that she's completely innocent.  I won't even consider the possibility she goaded you into murderous behavior or that she said "kewl beans" upon hearing you offed the Bedfords.   As for the dead security guard at the ice rink, it gave me the chance to get off a Zamboni joke, so let's just call it even."

Later:

"Hi, this is Nurse Miranda -- you know, the healthcare professsional your father has reduced to an old goat's masturbation fantasy?  Well, his brain is about to explode like an overripe tomato.  If he bumps it or even moves it the wrong way ... What's that?  You'll bring him to the hospital yourself?  Sure, why not?  I was about to suggest we send an ambulance with EMT's to stabilize him properly since this is a life and death situation, but if you say you got this, that's good enough for me.  Watch his head when he gets into the car, k?"

 

[LisaM]

TPTB seem to be creating chaos in each agent's personal life as a mechanism to write them off of the next show: Nina had to deal with her sister's issues and now Ray will likely be off dealing with his dad's medical crisis. Barnes was missing from earlier episodes for a reason I cannot recall - likewise for Hana. 

[MarylandGirl]

2 hours ago, LisaM said:

TPTB seem to be creating chaos in each agent's personal life as a mechanism to write them off of the next show: Nina had to deal with her sister's issues and now Ray will likely be off dealing with his dad's medical crisis. Barnes was missing from earlier episodes for a reason I cannot recall - likewise for Hana. 

They could just do like SVU and have squad members randomly absent from eps with no explanation...

I found this to be an engaging episode. I'm divided on Brianne. It's not like she really had a good opportunity to get away from him, I don't think? If she ran, she could have risked him shooting her. Though maybe if she knew the ice rink well, she could have run and hid somewhere. But it also wasn't like some similar cases (here and other shows) where the initial kidnappee joins in on the killing.

On another note, they could have taken some steps to disguise themselves, like put on a hat (or hoodie) and/or sunglasses, say. Maybe a mask.

[millennium]

Making Brianne an Olympic hopeful figure skater was an absurd and transparent plot device to make her more sympathetic.   Take that away, and what's left is a  murderous abuse victim who apparently never considered going to the police or anyone else before winding up Jake.  Probably a case could have been made that she emotionally manipulated Jake into killing the Bedfords. 

Meanwhile, Sydney seemed so 180 degrees different from Brianne and Jake, especially in temperament, that I didn't buy she was ever close with them. 

IMO, the worst episode of the season (so far).

[Snazzy Daisy]

S06 | Episode 12 — 68 Seconds

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Remy calls in the Fugitive Task Force after ex-girlfriend judge April Brooks is assaulted by a serial rapist.

Meanwhile, Remy decides to take the next step in his relationship with Abby after her case in New York winds down.

Air Date: Feb 18, 2025

 

[Xeliou66]

Another strong episode, good manhunt for a very dangerous and evil perp. I thought they might screw up somehow given that Remy’s ex was a victim, and I did think it was odd that they let her go with them to talk to the other victim, but everyone did their job well and it was a good investigation. Thought Remy was really good here and I liked seeing his compassion and softer side. Good manhunt and case and it was nice to see an “it’s personal” case handled professionally and without an investigative fuck up. This show has consistently good cases

[EtheltoTillie]

Good manhunt but why did it have to be someone known to them?  

[Chaos Theory]

Although a good episode my biggest issue about an episode about how prevalent Rape actually is in this country wasn’t focused on the three women in the group or even the rape victim (who had actually been on previous episodes) but on Remy and his feelings.

Edited February 20 by Chaos Theory
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[Snazzy Daisy]

S06•E12 — 68 Seconds

This episode is so intense and triggering.

Annie Funke from Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as Hailey the girlfriend. I haven’t seen her for a while.

It’s good to see April again, that Remy and her stay friends.

The impromptu confessions during the car ride with Sheryll, Nina and Hana… 😢

Dammit Remy, you shouldn’t have touched Patrick’s trophies without gloves. 

Re the trip to Italy, does Remy realize the hesitation on Abby’s part before saying yes? Pay attention to little things, Remy.

[illdoc]

35 minutes ago, Snazzy Daisy said:

Dammit Remy, you shouldn’t have touched Patrick’s trophies without gloves.

Not to mention showing his picture to the victim taints her identification and since she sent the picture to Mia (the other victim) it taints her identification as well.

[MarylandGirl]

Anyone else think the perp's girlfriend was lying to Remy and had him hiding someplace? She seemed the type to stay devoted to him, even having evidence he was a rapist (I actually was expecting him to kill her). So I thought she was lying about him leaving in the Civic, and he was actually hiding in the house or even in the van.

And agreed that Abby didn't seem too thrilled about Rome. Seems a bit controlling on Remy's part, like couldn't they have talked about it and planned a time that worked for them, instead of him pushing it on her? I know I wouldn't like that.

[Snazzy Daisy]

S06 | Episode 13 — Greek Tragedy

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When two sorority sisters are found stabbed to death in their off-campus home, the Fugitive Task Force heads to Virginia to hunt down the suspect before more killings occur.

Meanwhile, Hana agrees to meet with Ethan after he asks her for help with his latest troubles.

Air Date: Feb 25, 2025

 

[GiandujaPie]

I feel like I missed an episode with regards to Hana and Ethan. I thought she found out that the woman she thought he was cheating on her with was his drug dealer and she stormed out. Did they get back together after that and then break up again? Or is Ethan someone else? 

[Xeliou66]

12 minutes ago, GiandujaPie said:

I feel like I missed an episode with regards to Hana and Ethan. I thought she found out that the woman she thought he was cheating on her with was his drug dealer and she stormed out. Did they get back together after that and then break up again? Or is Ethan someone else? 

No they haven’t gotten back together since then that we know of, and that was the last onscreen appearance of Ethan. Not sure where that storyline will go from here. 

[Xeliou66]

This was kind of a boring episode, not bad but I couldn’t get into it as much as normal - not many twists and the villains/people involved weren’t as compelling as normal. Remy was missing, he would’ve had some good lines towards these drug dealing douchebags - I know some dislike Remy but I like the charisma he brings and some of the stuff he says to the bad guys. Didn’t care about Ethan either. This show doesn’t have many boring episodes but this kind of felt like filler. 

[preeya]

15 hours ago, Xeliou66 said:

This show doesn’t have many boring episodes but this kind of felt like filler. 

Did the writers take a trip with Remy? It felt like this episode was written by one or some of those "drug-dealing douchebags." 

Also Demarcus Ware was a real NFL football player with the Dallas Cowboys back in the early 2000's

Edited February 26 by preeya

[psychfan]

On 2/19/2025 at 10:06 AM, Chaos Theory said:

Although a good episode my biggest issue about an episode about how prevalent Rape actually is in this country wasn’t focused on the three women in the group or even the rape victim (who had actually been on previous episodes) but on Remy and his feelings.

I cannot stand him. Pretty much every one of his actions would guarantee the rapist walks. Letting the victim join the interview because she’s his ex. Showing her his picture without any others. Opening the grill without a warrant - all that jewelry’s out now. Giving April back hers?? What?  I guess since it’d get tossed as evidence anyway why not? And then of course his ridiculous constipation-face rage while his female colleague, who as we just learned had far more reason to Take It Personally, has to calm him down and get him to just do his job rather than stomping the guy. Just cannot stand him.

[LisaM]

I cannot stand Remy either and was happy to see that he was not in this episode. However, I was bored with the storyline. I had hoped that the rest of the team would have the opportunity to shine in his absence but that was not the case. 

[Snazzy Daisy]

S06•E13 — Greek Tragedy

The good things about this episode — no caricature Remy and Sheryll gets to lead the Fugitive Task Force. 👏🏻

The COTW surrounding “privileged little jerks” is really boring. They are just a bunch of idiotic kids getting in over their heads and not delivering their drugs. At some point, the Kimani guy feels like a comic relief.

Am not interested in Ethan’s subplot either. Hana should’ve realized that Ethan is emotionally blackmailing her with that impromptu “I love you”. His body language shows he doesn’t really want to get clean. He only agrees to go to rehab so that Hana will help in getting his drug dealer off his back. It’s all about HIM. 

[GiandujaPie]

Agree that this episode was a dud. Remy is OTT but he keeps things interesting. I recognized the name Demarcus Ware too so I’m a little curious why they chose such a recognizable name and not so common. 

[rr2911]

I was surprised about the drug dealer.  I was sure Barnes was going to somehow feel sorry for him or blame the college kids for turning him into a drug dealer( sarcasm)

The show missed Remi!  Barnes isn't a leader.  Remi would've kicked that drug dealer's ass!

The episode was a dud!

Hana is going to end up being hurt!

[Snazzy Daisy]

S06 | Episode 14 — 100%

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The 100th episode.

While helping Ethan seek treatment at a VA Hospital, Hana puts out an SOS to the Fugitive Task Force when she is among those taken hostage by an enraged veteran.

Air Date: Mar 11, 2025

 

[Xeliou66]

I was bored with this episode, maybe because FBI original did a hostage situation episode tonight and did it much better than this one with a better flow and good twists throughout, while this one was just dull. Say what you want about Remy, yeah he can be over the top and has an ego, but he adds a lot of charisma to the show, and with him missing the show lacked energy again. I found this episode to be dull as dirt, and I didn’t get why the hostages didn’t band together and overtake the woman at the end when she was distracted by the shooting of her partner. So underwhelming for the 100th episode. 

[Chaos Theory]

I actually really liked this episode and appreciated one without Remy.  Then again a Hana heavy episode is usually my jam.    Yes it was a little bit slower then some but I think the episode wanted to sit inside itself for awhile.       We have a couple of veterans trying to get assistance being denied by red tape and one of them finally blows.   I like the idea that Hana's boyfriend is going through withdrawal though the entire thing but he still manages to be helpful.   The rest are there just to  be audience and the guy who keeps denying the two veterans services.  I would have liked to see more from him and his feelings on everything but I don't really think that is the point.     It wasn't very actiony but it was a good story episode and I am glad that it looks like Hana might have some happiness in her life.

[EtheltoTillie]

I liked it but still some very bad decisionmaking by the FBI. Horrible they shot Carver. 

Why is Remy off for the second week in a row?  He’s traveling in Italy?  Is this for the production to save money?  

Edited March 12 by EtheltoTillie

[MarylandGirl]

18 hours ago, Xeliou66 said:

I was bored with this episode, maybe because FBI original did a hostage situation episode tonight and did it much better than this one with a better flow and good twists throughout, while this one was just dull. Say what you want about Remy, yeah he can be over the top and has an ego, but he adds a lot of charisma to the show, and with him missing the show lacked energy again. I found this episode to be dull as dirt, and I didn’t get why the hostages didn’t band together and overtake the woman at the end when she was distracted by the shooting of her partner. So underwhelming for the 100th episode. 

I also don't understand why they didn't band together. She was distracted at other points, too, like while she was talking to her ex on the phone, even looking away from them. And at the time, the guy was with Ethan in the bathroom, so it was only her.

Edited March 12 by MarylandGirl
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[Snazzy Daisy]

S06•E14 — 100%

Another episode without Remy. 👍🏻

Sheryll should have been put in charge of the hostage situation from the get go.

All Dani wants is to be seen and heard, and for Carver to be appreciated. But this hostage trope is totally overused and it doesn’t hold my attention. Plus, this is the second TBI story for FBI MW.

One annoying thing — are we supposed to believe several guys and a trained FBI agent unable to overpower a guy in a wheelchair and an easily-distracted woman? Come on. 🙄

Another “I ❤️ you” from Ethan??! This dude is not gonna let Hana go, is he? 😣 

[EtheltoTillie]

So another insider hostage situation!  They just had one on SVU with Carisi, and then I see that regular FBI had one this week. 

[GiandujaPie]

I agree that there were multiple times that the hostages could have and should have banded together to overtake Dani even though she had a gun. She was distracted multiple times and Carver in his wheelchair wasn't going to put up much of a fight either. I think she gave him a gun too but I highly doubt he would have used it as he didn't even want her to do what she did. When the IED exploded and Nina and the rest of the SWAT team were still on the stairs, why didn't they just swarm through the open door and grab her? Again, she was one person with a gun. Even if she had another IED ready, if they had just ambushed her I don't think she would have had time to detonate it. 

[illdoc]

2 hours ago, GiandujaPie said:

I think she gave him a gun too but I highly doubt he would have used it as he didn't even want her to do what she did

Actually, I think it was a taser from the security guard. At the beginning, the guard was pulling out something, which is why she shot him. He dropped it and she said "I thought he had a gun", so I assume it was actually a taser.

[millennium]

Remy's probably going on interviews.   I heard this show has been canceled.

And maybe it should be, doing a hostage episode the same week FBI does a hostage episode.   It's like Dick Wolf said who cares about the viewers, anyway?

Someone should declare a moratorium on all hostage episodes in general.  

[Xeliou66]

On 3/14/2025 at 11:07 PM, millennium said:

Remy's probably going on interviews.   I heard this show has been canceled.

And maybe it should be, doing a hostage episode the same week FBI does a hostage episode.   It's like Dick Wolf said who cares about the viewers, anyway?

Someone should declare a moratorium on all hostage episodes in general.  

I usually dislike hostage situation episodes, they tend to bore me usually, the FBI original episode that had a hostage situation that aired on the same night as this one was done much better, because there was other action going on and enough twists to the plot to keep it flowing nicely. This MW episode had no twists and no other action to further the plot, it was just a dull drag, which I almost never say about this show. 

[Snazzy Daisy]

S06 | Episode 15 — Four Bodies

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A string of late-night murders with the same M.O. sends the Fugitive Task Force on a hunt for a serial killer with ties to a radical feminist group.

Meanwhile, Nina’s sister asks her for a big favor, causing a strain on Scola and Nina’s relationship. 

Air Date: Mar 18, 2025

 

[MarylandGirl]

OK, for some reason, the photo of Remy peeking out from behind the curtain made me laugh!

Sounds like it has the potential to be an interesting episode, though I really don't care about Nina's sister (Nina and Scola, yes; her sister, no).

[preeya]

Scola must be loaded; $36k with no questions asked. Nina's sister sounds like an enabler that can't cope with reality.

Edited March 19 by preeya

[SoapDoc]

1 hour ago, preeya said:

Scola must be loaded; $36k with no questions asked.

He has money from his days on Wall Street. He was working on Wall Street on 9/11. After his brother died, he joined the FBI. I believe I have that right.

His job on Wall Street was a small bone of contention on FBI when Tiffany was first brought on -- Wall Street guys are bad, etc. etc.

Nina, I would have been mad at Scola too. I'm a little bit petty. I wouldn't have given her sister the money if she took old boy back.

Does the husband have a job now? How are they going to pay their mortgage every month? 

The case of the week was OK.

[Chaos Theory]

I really the show should drop the personal stuff.

I am usually the opposite with procedurals (I need the personal stories to care about any of the main characters). but I just think the personal stuff is dragging the show down.   Although I did like the personal stuff in the first season so it just might be this season getting real depressing with personal stories.  

Edited March 19 by Chaos Theory

[Xeliou66]

Case felt rather routine, not bad but not the most compelling either, perp came off as too one note much of the time and it was very obvious she had past trauma that triggered a breakdown, though I did think the final confrontation with the abuser was well done and the best scene of the episode. And I was left wondering was the old lady really the perp’s aunt? I guess she was but I wasn’t 100% sure. I for one was glad Remy is back as he adds a spark of life that is absent without him - his annoyance with the clinic and then his “bravo Dr Freud” line to the other shrink made me laugh, I know he’s polarizing but I like the passion and charisma Remy brings to his cases. Don’t care about the personal stuff with Nina but I thought she was right to be pissed about Scola going behind her back. At least the personal stuff is split equally now so one personal storyline doesn’t go overboard the way the stuff with Jess’ kid did. 
Still really bummed that this show has been cancelled - I like the darker, psychological nature of this show as compared to the other two FBIs.

[MerBearHou]

It was good to have Remy back, though I'm not a huge Dylan McDermott fan in general.  I do like his sarcastic lines.  I could entirely do without any of the Nina-sister drama.  Reminds me too much of the supremely annoying L&O: SVU Rollins-sister-mother dramas.  

[Xeliou66]

2 minutes ago, MerBearHou said:

It was good to have Remy back, though I'm not a huge Dylan McDermott fan in general.  I do like his sarcastic lines.  I could entirely do without any of the Nina-sister drama.  Reminds me too much of the supremely annoying L&O: SVU Rollins-sister-mother dramas.  

LOL I was reminded of Rollins’ loser sister on SVU when Nina’s sister popped up as well. 

[mythoughtis]

On 2/20/2025 at 6:23 PM, MarylandGirl said:

And agreed that Abby didn't seem too thrilled about Rome. Seems a bit controlling on Remy's part, like couldn't they have talked about it and planned a time that worked for them, instead of him pushing it on her? I know I wouldn't like that.

I know there’s been a few episodes since this( I’m behind)… this is the second time she’s hesitated when he tries to drive the relationship forward.  The last time was when he wanted her to stay at his place instead of a hotel. She’s not as invested in the relationship as he is.  Nor would anyone like a surprise trip stung on them the night before.  She  has a job you know.  One that might not be amenable to a surprise vacation. 

[UnknownK]

On 3/19/2025 at 12:14 AM, preeya said:

Scola must be loaded; $36k with no questions asked. Nina's sister sounds like an enabler that can't cope with reality.

How many months are you behind on the mortgage to be $36K in the hole? $3k a month is a whole years' worth and that's pretty much way past repo time from a bank.

If I was married and the wife's sister wanted $36K I would be like downsize and quit asking me for money. There is a big difference between having a cash problem for a month or so and just being broke and any money you loan them is gone and just pushes major life changes back a few months anyway.

[Snazzy Daisy]

S06•E15 — Four Bodies

Stuart Scola, you’re an idiot! Never mix money and family. $36K in mortgage debts and they’re still living in that house? You have been lied to, Scola.

I agree with Nina. Scola should not give Tink the money without talking to her first. Tink is a grown woman who needs to figure out her own shit. If she needs to downsize, then do it. Do not use your own kids to garner sympathy — not wanting to disrupt their lives, they need stability, yada yada yada. 🙄

Re COTW, it’s quite meh. But I like it when Nina calls Remy “aggressive male”. 🤭

Thank you show for making an effort to explain Hana’s absence, appreciate it.

[LisaM]

I do like how they have come up with inventive reasons why a particular cast member is absent from one or more episodes: father in hospital, boyfriend in rehab, going out of town for family reasons, etc.... Cracked me up. 

I can't stand Remy but have to admit he does liven up an episode with his nasty comments "Dr. Freud". 

[rr2911]

Definitely Remy is the heart of MW.  It's always a better episode when Remy is on.

.  Scola was wrong for going behind Nina's back to give her sister the money!

 

[GiandujaPie]

Scola was wrong to go behind Nina's back to give the money, even though they have it. He's enabling bad behavior. They would have been better off helping Tink offload the expensive mortgage they can't afford and helping them with a deposit into a rental they could afford without the deadbeat brother-in-law. 

Why did MW and regular FBI both do serial killer storylines? These storylines seemed better for old-school Criminal Minds. Remy should not have been brow-beating the medical professionals into violating HIPAA. I understand why they needed the information, but they should have gotten a court order.