Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Episode 7: A Shocking Ending
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2, episode 7, "The Ballad of Roger Song," was a dark and twisted hour that left viewers breathless. The episode focused on a new case, separate from the ongoing "Gold Star" storyline, featuring a truly disturbing unsub.
What is Voit Doing With Damien?
Voit’s appearance in this episode was brief, but it did offer a glimpse into his plans. He had his lawyer retrieve a chest that contained something mysterious. While Voit instructed the lawyer to leave the chest unopened, he also provided the code, implying a deliberate test. The contents of the chest remain a secret, but it’s likely to be significant, potentially revealing information about the "White Paper" that could be crucial to the BAU's case.
The absence of Damien, Jade, and other "Gold Star" members since episode 5 suggests a potential return in the upcoming episode. This could signal a major showdown between the BAU and Voit's network.
Epigenetics and the Gold Star Case
Dr. Tara Lewis, played by Aisha Tyler, took center stage in this episode, offering insight into epigenetics and its connection to the "Gold Star" case. Epigenetics studies how environmental factors influence genes, and it's suggested that the "Gold Star" program was designed as an epigenetic experiment.
The "White Paper," a hypothetical scenario about the creation of serial killers through environmental influences, could be the key to understanding the "Gold Star" program and profiling Damien, Jade, and the other unsubs.
Emily's Defiance and Jill Gideon's Return
Emily Prentiss ignored Rossi's order to avoid contacting Jill Gideon, the former BAU member's ex-wife. Jill is a doctor specializing in epigenetics and Emily believed she could be a valuable asset to their investigation.
Jill's appearance also revealed a hidden truth about the BAU's past. She was instrumental in establishing the team, but her role was kept secret to protect her from potential dangers. Emily's conversation with Jill brought back fond memories of Jason Gideon, reminding viewers of the team's shared history.
- Penelope Garcia
- Spencer Reid
- Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner
- Derek Morgan
- Jennifer "JJ" Jareau
- David Rossi
Rossi's Past Relationship With Jill Gideon
Jill’s decision to refuse Rossi's involvement in the case revealed a hidden past between the two. It was revealed that Rossi had a romantic relationship with Jill in the past, which led to his departure from the BAU in 1997.
While Rossi had previously claimed to have left because of the FBI bureaucracy, Jill revealed the truth: he left because of a broken heart. This revelation adds a new dimension to the dynamic between Rossi and Gideon, as well as to Rossi's past.
The Tragic Fate of Emma and the Baby
The episode began with a chilling introduction to the unsub, Roger Song, who held victims captive in glass cases and subjected them to a gruesome acid bath. The motives were initially unclear, but as the story unfolded, a disturbing truth was revealed.
Roger's wife, Emma, suffered complications during a home birth, leading to postpartum depression and a desire to create the perfect family. Roger, driven by a psychotic break, kidnapped potential sperm donors, believing they had impregnated his wife. This twisted narrative culminated in the heartbreaking revelation that Emma and the baby had died during childbirth and Roger had been caring for their decaying bodies.
Dr. Mengele and the "Gold Star" Program
During a conversation about epigenetics, Tyler made a comparison between the creator of the "Gold Star" program and Dr. Josef Mengele, nicknamed the "Angel of Death." Mengele, a Nazi doctor, conducted cruel and deadly experiments on prisoners during World War II.
This reference served as a chilling reminder of the program's disturbing nature and the potential for its creator to evade justice. It also highlighted the program's aim: to select and train children to become killers, echoing Mengele's selection of victims for extermination.
Criminal Minds: Evolution Continues
With the episode's conclusion, "Criminal Minds: Evolution" continues to deliver thrilling and unsettling stories. The "Gold Star" case remains a major focus, and the introduction of new characters like Jill Gideon promises to further complicate the investigation. The episode's ending also raises the stakes, with the potential for Voit's network to expand and cause more chaos.
