Watch a detailed reaction and breakdown of the episode's opening discovery and initial investigation steps: "Criminal Minds" Believer (TV Episode 2018) - IMDb
" Believer " is the (Episode 22) of the police procedural drama Criminal Minds , which originally aired on April 18, 2018. It serves as the first half of a major cliffhanger that concludes in the landmark 300th episode. Episode Summary [S13E22] Believer
The episode ends on a high-stakes note when members of the cult kidnap Penelope Garcia and Dr. Spencer Reid . Reid is forced to choose between saving Garcia or letting the cult leader go free. Critical Reception Watch a detailed reaction and breakdown of the
The team initially struggles with Quinn's credibility as they investigate his claims regarding an UnSub he dubbed "The Strangler". However, the investigation reveals a much larger threat: a massive cult of serial killers. Key Plot Points Spencer Reid
The investigation leads to the capture of the cult leader, Benjamin David Merva, also known as "The Messiah".