Hi ! Renxkyoko Iglesias here .
So,
I have been binge-watching Criminal Minds these last few weeks, and plan to watch all 11 seasons of the show. I’m now on Season 3 , Ep.15. Each season has at least 23 episodes. In other words , I have already watched 61 episodes.
Criminal Minds is a police procedural crime drama that focuses on profiling the ” unsub ” or the unidentified subject, the person who commits the crime, rather than the crime itself. There are always 7 ” behavioral analysts at any one time that work at FBI’s BAU or Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico.. Check out Wikipedia for the general synopsis.
To those who watch CM……. have you ever wondered why there’s a special jet that fly these profilers to any place in the US ( even to Mexico ) anytime their assistance is requested ? Are they the only people working as profilers in the whole USA ?
My professor in Advanced Forensics says yes. He even suggests that anyone planning to take up Forensics Psychology as a profession might want to change his/her major, because , guess what, the federal government has only one or two positions available for forensic psychologist. States don’t employ forensic psychologists, nor, for that matter, profilers. That’s why there’s one episode where the 7 FBI behavioral analysts from Quantico get a call from LAPD to assist them in tracking a serial killer. And this is LA we’re talking about, folks. So, it is true, California does not have its own profilers.
I have a crush on Dr. Spencer Reid, the geek/nerd /genius in the team. He’s thin, always has that disheveled look, shy, awkward…… my kind of guy. ^^” 
Oh, and please, please, please, wish me luck. I submitted my resume 2 weeks ago for the position of Criminalist 1, an entry level position that is now available in our city’s law enforcement HQ. Actually, I applied last year yet, but there was no opening. I was told though I’d be notified when there’s a position available, and got a notification last month, thank you very much. . I’m sure there are dozens and dozens of applicants that appplied, but I hope, they are all like me, with no experience ( after all , it’s only for Criminalist 1 or another name, Forensic Science analyst ), and I hope they will consider me because I have 2 degrees that are relevant to the profession, Cell and Molecular Biology and Forensics Biology. I’m going to pray to all the saints in heaven because this is my dream job. * ponders * But what if I didn’t get the job…. does it mean, the holy saints rejected my prayers ? TT_TT
This is all for now. Thank you for reading.
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Posted by disperser on July 24, 2016 at 6:14 am
Good luck.
As for the show, I stopped watching when they got more into the victim’s side of things. By that, I mean creating tension by showing the victim suffer or about to suffer . . . and then get killed. Never mind they save the “next” victim. I don’t need to see the gruesome murders involving physical and mental torture. I already know they are bad (many real-world crimes are worse).
I also like that character, but no crush. Except, at one point that had him carry a gun and he looked like someone who would not be any good at it (the way he handled weapons clearly showed someone uncomfortable with them – don’t know if that was the actor himself projecting his unfamiliarity or if the character was meant to convey poor weapons skills – either way, after many hours of training and practice, handling a gun should almost be second nature).
Anyway, the show got too dark for me. I already know the world is dark; I don’t need reminders.
But, glad you enjoy them and hope you get what you want for your career.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 24, 2016 at 10:00 pm
Sometimes, I fast forward when the victim is about to get killed.. And there’s a pattern…. the last supposed victim will be saved and will survive.
I think it’s part of Dr. Reid’s character… sloppy. awkward, he’s not good with guns.
I’m only on Season 3… I don’t know if I can finish it.
Posted by Xena on July 24, 2016 at 8:29 am
I saw a few episodes of Criminal Minds. The one I remember is when the woman went to see the execution of a convicted murderer. I’m really bad remember character names in television series. Sorry.
The best to you on getting the job of your dreams.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 24, 2016 at 10:02 pm
Thanks ! I hope I’ll get it too… If I don’t, I have other prospects… but I seriously will be disappointed.
Posted by Ste J on July 24, 2016 at 9:50 am
Never seen the show but I am familiar the title, I will give it a look see if it gives me an insight into the world you want to be part of.
Good luck on the job front, I think you have a good shot at it after all your learning,
Posted by renxkyoko on July 24, 2016 at 10:06 pm
Thanks Ste J. By the way, I finished watching all episodes of Midsommer Night Murdes, all 16 seasons of it. It’s British and I love it . Your crime stories are different, more laid back, less violence. I didn’t see any guns. \(^^)/
Posted by Ste J on July 25, 2016 at 9:39 am
Haha, yes apart from the odd hunting rifle we tend not to go in for guns. Well not so much in the traditional style of mystery. We did tend to go for the slow build up and have those hidden secrets behind the veneer of a respectable village.
I do wonder why the press hasn’t descended on Midsomer as the murder capital of the world lol.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 25, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Hahaha ! I thought of that, too ! ! I mean, it’s such a small ” village ” ( very charming and idyllic ) that I cannot imagine bizarre murders happening there. There’s this grandma who bikes to the house of the person she’s going to kill, kills him….. then casually bikes back , and goes to a small store to buy baguette, meets a friend on the way home… ” Good morning, Mrs. Devon…. great weather today . “
Posted by Ste J on July 25, 2016 at 4:55 pm
That’s how we do our murders over here, all civilised and polite lol!
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on July 24, 2016 at 10:19 am
If you get the job we have to see you in a lab coat looking all sciencey and stuff. 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on July 24, 2016 at 10:08 pm
Cassie, our forensics labs at school is a simulation of the real thing, including our IDs. It was out teacher who took our pics, no selfies, please, he warned. LOL
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on July 24, 2016 at 10:12 pm
You can do a lab coat pitcher at home. 😉
Posted by Eddie Two Hawks on July 24, 2016 at 11:42 am
stopped watching it, become too graphic for me
Posted by renxkyoko on July 24, 2016 at 10:12 pm
Oh, right. ~_~ They were too graphic for me, too. But, I think I have to get used to this. Reality is even worse.
Posted by Bebekoh on July 24, 2016 at 12:16 pm
There’s a similar series about profilers, but it wasn’t on air long. I forgot the title. I’ve watched a few episodes of criminal minds, not really got my attention. I however, prefer CSI – all of it. Nice!
Posted by renxkyoko on July 24, 2016 at 10:14 pm
CSI is more right up my alley…. lab work, DNA analysis, etc. etc. etc. That’s what I’ll do, if ever…… aaaargh.
Posted by Bebekoh on July 27, 2016 at 3:36 am
go for it! *thumbs up*
Posted by Sreejit Poole on July 24, 2016 at 2:25 pm
If you get that job you’ll have so many more stories to tell us!
Posted by renxkyoko on July 24, 2016 at 10:16 pm
Ah, Sreejit Poole, I’m not sure about this, if I get the job, I have to get out of any social media, close all my accounts, and I don’t know what else. That’s what my friend was instructed to do when she joined law enforcement.
Posted by Sreejit Poole on July 24, 2016 at 11:44 pm
Oh wow, that’ll be a big change. Will be sad to see you go.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm
I know, right ? I can say 99 % it’s going to happen.
Posted by Mick Canning on July 25, 2016 at 9:17 am
Good luck!
Posted by renxkyoko on July 25, 2016 at 4:29 pm
Thanks, Mr. Canning !
Posted by Tikeetha T on July 25, 2016 at 6:49 pm
I love CSI and I wish you the absolute best of luck on the position! That is an awesome field.
Posted by Elmer Nev Valenzuela on July 26, 2016 at 7:32 am
The Bicolana with me is immovable too every time that TV series is on.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 27, 2016 at 2:28 am
Hmmmm……. how interesting , Elmer. Why does being a Bicolana make you immovable when the series is on ?
Posted by Elmer Nev Valenzuela on July 27, 2016 at 5:04 am
No I meant my partner, the Bicolana I am with, is also stuck on that program
Posted by dvaal on July 26, 2016 at 4:37 pm
Dr. Reed makes the show. He is smart, cool, capable and sooo adorable.
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Posted by renxkyoko on July 27, 2016 at 2:31 am
I do think he does, and yes, he’s adorable ! I think it’s the mother hen instinct in us . It’s like we want to protect and nurture him, lol. But he definitely is my type. Derek Morgan is a hunk though.
Posted by dvaal on July 27, 2016 at 2:28 pm
So true.
Posted by Tony Burgess on July 27, 2016 at 2:01 am
I used to watch that show but it got too dark for me.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 27, 2016 at 2:39 am
I guess it’s getting darker…. I’m only on the 3rd season… and there’s going to be a 12th one. One thing, the murders are getting so bizarre that the local police cannot handle it. I’m still enjoying the show, so far. I hope the plotlines don’t get too convoluted and out of this world.. That’s where I drop the show.
Posted by marvaseaton on July 28, 2016 at 4:14 am
Good luck with the job hope you will be successful in landing it
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on July 29, 2016 at 12:09 am
good luck, Ren!!! I hope you get in!
I love Criminal Minds!
Its so creepy. I like guessing who the UNSUB is before they do.
although i got tired of “baby girl” exchange between Garcia and Morgan. It was cute at first but it was too much
Posted by renxkyoko on July 29, 2016 at 9:22 pm
Oh my gosh ! Re Morgan and Garcia……. not only too much….. it’s become creepy.
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on July 29, 2016 at 9:27 pm
You think so too?! Oh I thought I was the only one!! Some people gave me heck for thinking Morgan’s baby girling Garcia was too much.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 30, 2016 at 12:07 am
Also, I think Garcia’s talent in computers is over the top…. I mean, she gets results in 1 second. Is that even realistic ? But it’s fun to see her getting results that quick….. it’s fantasy… and who doesn’t like fantasy ? LOL
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on July 30, 2016 at 12:24 am
I think they should have delved more into her past as a hacker. It would have been good.
She could have gone rogue for a couple episodes.
Her skill is very good.
Posted by Paul Stroessner on August 3, 2016 at 6:28 pm
I’m a little (well a lot) behind on my blog reading, so I don’t know if you heard back about the job yet. If you haven’t heard back, I wish you the best of luck! It will be so great to make a living doing something you love.
Posted by renxkyoko on August 9, 2016 at 9:36 pm
No, Ihaven’t heard back from them. But then, submission of application ended only last week, so, I don’t know.
Posted by barkinginthedark on August 9, 2016 at 8:47 pm
good luck Ren. continue…
Posted by renxkyoko on August 9, 2016 at 9:31 pm
Thank you ! ! !
Posted by oldpoet56 on August 28, 2016 at 7:52 pm
Very good program, but it can get a bit depressing though. I usually can’t ever watch more than two shows at a sitting because of that issue. But still it is an excellently done program.
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Posted by D K Powell on October 5, 2016 at 8:31 am
My wife and I LOVE Criminal Minds and interesting I’m just writing a chapter of a course on Forensic Psychology which is all about profilers. It’s very interesting!
Posted by renxkyoko on October 5, 2016 at 4:24 pm
There are just a handful profilers in the US , working as profilers.
It’s funny . I was so desperate to get into this line of work that I actually sent my resume to NSA , ha ha ha. It seems what they really want right now is a profiler.
Posted by D K Powell on October 6, 2016 at 6:39 pm
Cool! 😀