Nasara

Generally a series that lasts 10 years could be excused for becoming a bit stale and formulaic. But this episode proves that Criminal Minds doesn't quite fall into that category. The level of intricacy and emotional power is maintained throughout the episode. Even though the plot structure follows the usual patterns of unthinkable crime, our agents trying to profile him while searching for a cyber footprint. Of course Penelope comes through. It's not a spoiler to tell that the inevitable exposure and take-down is nail bitingly suspenseful. But from start to finish, this episode ramps things to a fever pitch. If anyone who had passed up watching the series in favor of more intense cable shows; this is the episode to reacquaint yourself with the BAU.

I lived in French speaking West Africa, and I had seen Kabir Bedi in Sandokan on TV. The story was some folklore from rural India about a creature similar to "Cat People", but instead of turning into panthers after making love, these mythological beings shape-shift into cobras (or was it pythons?). Anyway a hunting party shoots what they believe is a dangerous snake; however the female mate swears vengence and like some incredibly beautiful and exotic Charles Bronson, has a three step plan to eliminate each of the hunters. Step one; romance them, step two; make them suffer; then step three; kill them. This film had problems of logic and pacing, but, oh my shape-shifting demi-Goddess, she brings the most beautiful woman to life. Rekha, Reena Roy were among the most fascinating stars in Bollywood heaven. Too many scenes were shot with jumpy cameras, in the dark, feebly adding suspence and scariness; as the vixen reveals her plan to kill each hunter, on their own turf. Poor quality filmwork, but terrific and engaging songs. I saw the flim three times.