[s12e19] True North Apr 2026

: Reviewers at IMDb gave the episode mixed scores, with one contributor rating it a 4/10 and describing the procedural case as "plain" compared to the high-stakes Reid storyline.

: The unsub, Ben Davis, targets high-achieving scholarship students. He uses shock collars and positions the victims like points on a sundial . His motive stems from a childhood trauma involving a lost science fair competition and an abusive mother. [S12E19] True North

: While in prison, Spencer Reid undergoes a cognitive evaluation by Dr. Tara Lewis. He struggles with fractured memories of his time in Mexico, eventually creating a false memory that he was the one who killed Rosa Medina. Notable Discussions & Reviews : Reviewers at IMDb gave the episode mixed

If you are looking for community insights, fans and critics have shared the following perspectives: His motive stems from a childhood trauma involving

: Fans on the Criminal Minds Subreddit analyzed Reid's legal situation, with some speculating that his lawyer, Fiona Duncan, might have ulterior motives.

The BAU travels to the Arizona desert after three bodies are found tied to wooden stakes.

" True North " is the of Criminal Minds , first aired on April 5, 2017. Episode Summary