I Watched Criminal Minds For The First Time (1x1) *I Am Shooketh*

[@NosajKnows]

4:55 it definitely is a reaction show! all the personal relationships & friendships come at a later stage once they give us something to love and take away from us, slowly.... and it's rough.

[@michelleart6593]

I guess "at a later stage" is one way of saying it. I personally never learned to like Elle enough (probably becuase she was in the show for a really short time, just like Kate /JLH/, and I've watched S1 only once I think), so for me the show really starts when Emily Prentiss comes on board. She's also my favourite female character in the show followed by Tara.

[@guyrowan4400]

One of my most favorite shows - very intellectual- can be very gory at times

[@EllieroseReacts]

oh no! im not good with gore!

[@dixbowman3452]

Then be warned it gets gory and sad​. As a matter of fact Mandy Patinkin (Gideon) quit because because it got too gory for him. @EllieroseReacts

[@LadyGreensleeves33]

I would add that it doesn't get 'horror movie' gory - because it's network television. There's pretty limited rules on what they can show vs like streaming only shows or cable shows.

[@guyrowan4400]

@@LadyGreensleeves33 true

[@amaryllis543]

@@EllieroseReacts Personally I didn't think it was that gory for the most part, many times they cut away from violent acts and particularly gruesome bodies are somewhat censored, like if someone's face was really messed up they'd tell us that but not really show it. I know everyone has different limits but I wouldn't let the gore deter you from at least giving it a shot

[@GerardClinton]

Do not use this show for a drinking game when 'unsub' is ever said - your liver will never survive!

[@21samclarke]

or when the word 'profile' is said too lol

[@LisaRowe2525]

please watch the whole series, it's amazing and so worth it!

[@JustaFairyStory]

This is the pilot and in season one some of the characters and their attributes are still being explored and formed. I love the early episodes, but they are just kind of relying on the basics of the characters in the beginning. They do develop over time though, and there’s a reason this show lasted so long and still maintained a new audience after the original run of the show ended. Spencer is 100% the best character that everyone loves, and the one the writers would squeeze every time they needed drama. All the characters go through a lot of trauma, but his is the most memorable, guy can’t catch a break.

[@lamandarine3627]

I'm really happy to see someone react to this show, even if it's only an episode, thank you very much !! The characters relationships and past is totally more explored in the laster episodes (I think that, even if it's long, it's worth watching the first 2 seasons to really make your mind. The first is good to introduce us to everyone and dig a little bit in everyone's past but we really go in it is second season, so if you don't want to wait that long yeah maybe it's not worth it, there's a lot of other fun shows to react to ! I've seen people suggest the mentalist, bones and castle, all of them are awesome !! (But for some reason I think that maybe you'd like the vibe of the mentalist more for the protagonist ?))

[@amywonderland9297]

There’s a few people who’ve reacted to it if you want other reactors?

[@LordRahl1975]

The show is brilliant - and the interpersonal stuff definitely develops over following seasons - but it is nothing like Suits.

[@HolnBay]

Absolutely love criminal minds, especially the early seasons

[@Nephzi]

Criminal Minds is definitely more along the lines of NCIS, CSI, etc. if you want a show that's very similar to Suits I'd give White Collar a try

[@Anna-B]

Ooh, this is a fun series! It can be dark sometimes though…

[@StardustandMadness]

Castle is a great show that might be more up your alley - with Nathan Fillion from Firefly.

[@sytycdlover117]

Yes!!!! Castle is the best

[@StardustandMadness]

I love this show, but I don’t think it’s anything like Suits. I hope you like it anyway, but it can be absolutely terrifying in some episodes.

[@21samclarke]

I think Castle is definitely more up your alley it's funny and got great cases and the female detective is a complete badass.

[@michelleart6593]

As a person who's watched and loves both shows I can say that there are episodes where there are humourous parts with the team so it's not all dark, but unfortunately their cases are mostly dark.

[@JustaFairyStory]

Yesss Criminal minds is such a journey, it is more serious and there are some incredibly dark concepts and episodes, and American crime dramas normally aren’t my thing. But there’s a sort of vibe to this show that makes it feel different . Most of the interpersonal drama feels like it make sense, and the characters, even if they change over the years, are like able and feel like a family. This isn’t the type of show I’d recommend watching from the beginning though. I would look up some of the most popular episodes and then watch the rest from there based on your interest. Definitely recommend “The Uncanny valley,” “the big game/ Revelations” and the season 4 two part finale “To Hell… and Back”

[@michelleart6593]

I agree with most of the things you said except for not watching from the beginning, because if someone decides to watch the most popular episodes and is like I'm going to watch like '100' or 'Lauren' first they're going to be like very confused of George Foyett and Emily Prentiss and their importance for the team...Ok, I can't believe I put them in one sentence like that :D , but you know what I mean...I personally don't like season 1 and only re-watch the episodes from when Prentiss comes in because she's my favourite, but even I forced myself to watch S1 at least once. I think a long show like "Criminal Minds" that has 17 seasons (I realize S16 and S17 are called 'Criminal Minds: Evolution', but anyway) should be watched in order...although I know that S1 would hardly pick people's interest...

[@JustaFairyStory]

@ I think season 1 has some great episodes, and I do think watching the first few episodes is important, and I recognize the importance of watching chronologically. So maybe “most popular” isn’t the way to go, as if you’re going to do that, I’d want someone to avoid the major arcs. But let me put it this way, someone might be a lot more interested in watching the show if their first introduction is “Moseley Lane” rather than the pilot Maybe the suggestion should be for the best episodes of a season.

[@michelleart6593]

@@JustaFairyStory Yeah, that does sound a lot better.👍🏻 Also I wish there were more "Criminal minds" reactions on KZbin, but alas so far there's only one active reactor that has watched every episode and is currently on S13 I think episode 8 or 9. The other active one is only on S3 and the third for some reason started from S9 (and not even from the first episode I think) and is currently on 12 Ep 13 (had just started Reid's arc)... I've also stumbled on one or two people who kind of watch episodes based on recommendations from the comments' section and thus are just jumping over various CM episodes (like for example could watch "Profiler Profiled" and then jump to like "Amplification") which made me confused and I was like "how do they even understand what they're watching, they're probably so confused because that's not the way to watch a show"...

[@Dragon90210]

Criminal minds is amazing watched it all with my mum

[@nikral7486]

This is one of the greatest crime shows out there

[@xxshykaixx1876]

I wish more people would react to criminal minds

[@michelleart6593]

Same here! I love 'Criminal Minds' and have watched all 17 seasons but I can't find many reactions for it. I found only three and one is on S13 right now (he's probably the only one, because when I tried to find more reactions of S13 I couldn't), one is currently at S3 (episode 8) I think and one for some reason starts from S9 (not even the first episode) and has reached somewhere the middle of S12... I think the lack of reactions for it on youtube is because the show has 17 seasons and people get turned off by that...

[@trinitybernhardt9944]

You popped up on my page for the first time because i watch several people react to Criminal Minds. It has a bit more of the personal lives than other procedurals because of how dark the crimes are. They felt they needed that other side. It started with less of that, but it grows. This is one of my fave shows. I will see what other shows you have though. Just thought you should know you would not be alone as a reactor. If not your taste for it though, that of course is fair.

[@seangrover6101]

This show is so much better than any other cop show. I hope to see more of this from you 😊😊😊

[@okamiseele8614]

Oh, you are going to LOVE Spencer Reid if you loved Sherlock. Probably gonna love Aaron Hotchner too.

[@rivervixens06]

omg yesss please do more of this show ❤

[@davewade30]

You are missing out. True not many reaction channels tackle Criminal Minds, but those that do are quite popular.

[@michelleart6593]

Can you recommend some? I love 'Criminal Minds' and have watched all 17 seasons but I can't find many reactions for it. I found only three and one is on S13 right now (he's probably the only one, because when I tried to find more reactions of S13 I couldn't), one is currently at S3 (episode 8) I think and one for some reason starts from S9 (not even the first episode) and has reached somewhere the middle of S12. So if you can recomend more I'd love to see those.

[@davewade30]

@michelleart6593 Simple Reactions is probably my favorite. (He has a very good library other than CM as well) Also the one you are referring to I'm sure. Travis Reacts is also good. There are a few smaller creators that have started the early seasons but I can't really recommend them because I haven't watched them. Sorry if my comment made it sound like I had a list of Criminal Minds reactors. They are still few and far between compared to like Game of Thrones reactions.

[@michelleart6593]

@@davewade30 Yeah, Simple Reactions is exactly who I'm talking about. Also I think Travis is the one currently on S3, but I'm not sure. And that's ok, no worries about that.

[@davewade30]

@michelleart6593 IDK how much you checked out Simple Reactions, but he also does Bones, Castle, and The Mentalist. All personal favorites of mine! He really has one of the largest catalogs of content I've found for reaction channels. He churns it out quickly and reliably too.

[@michelleart6593]

@@davewade30 Yes, I saw. I love Castle, but he's still on the early episodes, I'm waiting for S3 and forward 😁 Also I've seen a couple of episodes of "Bones" on TV and even though I love crime tv/detective shows it didn't really grab my attention...

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Have you ever watched Bones? It's a crime drama but it does have a lot of storyline and character growth. That's a show worth reacting to. Some of the season finales melt my mind. They're so reaction worthy. The characters are really interesting. Please consider taking it on! Not many people react to Bones.

[@EllieroseReacts]

I have never even heard of it! ill add it to the list! :)

[@StardustandMadness]

Bones is so good!

[@guyrowan4400]

@@muppetsstoogesfan1 Gore in Bones too - but it’s very funny too

[@1990Jwood]

I'd love to see someone react to Bones, although I still think Elementary would be the perfect series to watch.

[@StardustandMadness]

@@1990Jwood oh I love Elementary! Great suggestion!!

[@alyssabarrett7006]

Omg yess you’re watching/reacting to CM. It’s really an amazing show also, one of my favorites and it is gory

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

I never watched Suits but from what I do know of that show, I don't think Criminal Minds is anything like it. I do think this show is a great one to react to; there are more episodes that hit than miss.

[@guyrowan4400]

Unit chief “ Jason “ - I fist saw in a HBO series called “ dead like me “ , which he was awesome in - so was the series - didn’t last though 😢

[@joedesmond22]

If you want a similar show that is more reactable i would suggest the mentalist

[@EllieroseReacts]

I’ve heard that!!

[@Oliver_Juice]

@@EllieroseReacts I'll second this ^, and bones.

[@LM-hk5iq]

Unfortunately with the mentalist, after some time I involuntarily learnt to rightly guess the criminals. So I would recommend to NOT bingewatch it in order not to ruin the experience!

[@Venusishere123]

Criminal minds is my comfort show I love it and l love watching people reacting to it

[@fuzzysocks4414]

I LOVE THIS SHOW!

[@italexs_]

Haven’t seen any of the first episode of criminal minds or seen the trailer for criminal minds so I’m intrigued to see what it about

[@aziliz1903]

you, watching two of my favorites shows ever??? (criminal minds and prison break) okay i'm loving it

[@hntrthmpsn]

Please watch Orphan Black! It’s set in Toronto (where Suits is filmed), it’s so underrated.

[@csw3287]

This is an Incredible series. Penelope is So Pretty😍

[@jhold7553]

Holy crap i cant get over how young they all look

[@amywonderland9297]

I promise you Ellie. It absolutely IS! If you want, I’d do the whole thing on Patreon and then pick the big episodes for KZbin? But yeah!

[@onelittlelaurie]

Someone else suggested White Collar as a show more similar to Suits, and I have to second that suggestion! It‘s a wonderful and fun show and the interpersonal stuff is front and center right from the start. I love Criminal Minds, too, but as someone who has watched 12 seasons of it before kind of losing interest, I do think there are a lot of heavily “crime of the week“-focused episodes to get through in order to see the personal relationships develop and get to the really good and emotionally impactful stuff. Just my personal opinion, but I do think something like White Collar would make for a much better reaction series.

[@toriecarter2711]

I think Criminal Minds is a show that is good for reactions; they build in more relationship stuff among the main cast, which grows to add more~ *BUT* for you?~ based on your reactions to Sherlock & Criminal Minds and what I know of Suits, I'd say you should give White Collar a try^.^ It aired on the same channel as Suits, and I believe has a similar feeling~~~

[@lelmdrWHO]

This show is super episodic, but I loved it for all the team. They really become family and you get to know them really well. I personally don't suggest this show a lot because it can get very dark and somewhat disturbing. So I kind of wait for people to find it on their own and see if they want to invest in it. But that's also why reaction channels are so great because I feel like I get to watch with someone

[@stubannati]

I have a Suits addiction... and have to wait even longer?? Cmon man

[@jamesgrannum3736]

OMGOMGOMG I love criminal minds!! Picking all the good shows atm

[@jefftrimble9298]

such a great show

[@Blizzard0fHope]

as far as crime dramas go. . this is probably the best. . you should do atleast 5-10 episodes. . and they start to do much better with stories and character dramas

[@rp8pi]

"Franklin and Bash" would be a really good one for you to react to. starring Mark Paul Gossleer and Breckin Meyer. I copied the rest of this: A Turner Broadcasting executive referred to the series as a "funny legal procedural",[2] whereas in the United Kingdom it was referred to as "Ally McBeal with Balls" when advertised for its forthcoming debut on E4.[3]

[@redoctober00]

The 'reaction' is the sharing of the viewing experience.

[@JustaFairyStory]

Definitely watch the Season 5 episode “Mosely Lane” Probably one of the most iconic episodes of the show and it has Evan peters.

[@laneyloo8118]

I had a huge crush on early seasons Reid when I was in jr high

[@amydolan932]

I agree. I watched this whole series and enjoyed it, but kinda hard to react to.

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

I love this show.beautiful 🐶

[@rociogonzalez5088]

Love this shoooww, pleasee more

[@ignyification]

are we ever gonna finish suits?

[@bradleythebodycount29]

Amazing show. Your awesome. Are we going to get next episode of suits anytime soon?

[@EllieroseReacts]

So soon :)

[@tjrune3432]

Pull an OG KZbinr and hang some icicle lights in the background to hide the darkness of...the UK is it?

[@ninipookie]

NCIS AND criminal minds both have emotional threads but I thought you don’t like relationships and all .

[@csw3287]

Just found Your channel. I Subscribed. You seem Cool.

[@mv2392]

Why don’t you do music reactions anymore? :(

[@suhaib_BM]

The bear and the boys please

[@EllieroseReacts]

The boys is coming don’t worry d

[@fmgeclipse1011]

The later seasons got really cheesy but the first half at least is awesome

[@jonafanta]

Where i suits

[@CarlFrancis00]

Watch dexter please brit

[@scottosborne2915]

the first episode is always the most boring and with poor acting but it does get better as it moves along. you should watch major crimes its much better if you have not already seen it

[@Lemo.K]

this show works best when you watch a random episode each rather than following episode i think you should do that

[@OfficialAuntieJenn]

I 🧡 this show so much. I've rewatched it soooo many times. I would love to see it through someone else's POV. I hope you continue. 🔂

[@CahillJosh]

2 weeks no suits and 8 days no prison break nahhhhhhhhhhhhhh can’t be having this

[@EllieroseReacts]

More suits is coming haha