Magnum Opus
Directed by Glenn Kershaw
Written by Jason Bernero
An UnSub with a blood-related disorder bleeds his victims so he can paint with their blood.Written by Jason Bernero
Jareau: "My blood alone remains: take it, but do not make me suffer long." Marie Antoinette.
This episode provides examples of:
- AB Negative: The UnSub has a rare blood-related disease that makes him easier to identify.
- Beard of Sorrow: Reid has more scruff and stubble than usual following Maeve's death.
- Disposable Sex Worker: The UnSub doesn't have anything in particular again prostitutes, but they are convenient victims for him.
- Heroic BSoD: Reid suffers from one throughout the episode.
- Literal-Minded: Played for drama, as the UnSub adds his own blood to the painting after the art gallerist says he has to "put some of himself" in his art.
- Mad Artist: The UnSub.
- Shout-Out: Quoting Picasso."The world doesn't make sense so why should I?"
- Reid: "Sometimes the hardest part isn't letting go but rather learning to start over." Nicole Sobon.
