[s9e10] The Caller · Official & Certified

Hotch remains the stoic anchor, especially when dealing with the grieving parents who are being torn apart by the UnSub's mind games. Critical Reception

The UnSub, later identified as Hinckley, makes a series of cryptic and threatening phone calls to the parents to induce a state of pure terror. He waits for the parents to be distracted or away from the child's side for only a few seconds before snatching them. [S9E10] The Caller

Fans often rank "The Caller" as one of the saddest episodes of Criminal Minds due to the realistic horror of a child being taken from their home and the long-term devastation it causes families. You can watch the full episode on Paramount+ or other streaming platforms. Hotch remains the stoic anchor, especially when dealing