From the start of the fifth season, the long-running series has been on fire.

As it turns out, nothing much.

Thankfully, looks like all will change with tonights fifth season finale ofCriminal Minds.

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Unfortunately, thats where the positives of the season finale end.

In all, the fifth season finale ofCriminal Mindswas an extremely weak entry in an otherwise strong season.

Caring, but extremely (extremely) annoying comes to mind.

Criminal Minds Season 5 Finale Review and Discussion

For an episode thats supposed to be a cliffhanger, viewers were left with anything but.

For five years,Criminal Mindshas consistently delivered quality programming thats consistently above all the other procedurals on television.

Final Thoughts

The fifth season finale ofCriminal Mindswas terrible, at best.

Criminal Minds Season 5 Finale Review & Discussion

Even an amazing guest star like Tim Curry was unable to save this lack-luster cliffhanger.

What did you think of the fifth season finale of Criminal Minds?

How does it compare to the season premiere and the 100th episode?

Criminal Minds Season 5 Finale Review & Discussion

Are you excited for the fall return?

Tune into the sixth season premiere ofCriminal Mindsthis fall on CBS.

Criminal Minds Season 5 Finale Review & Discussion

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