[s13e22] Believer (2026)

Critics and fans highlight "Believer" as a standout finale for its tension and the way it masterfully sets up the show's 300th episode. Reviewers on IMDb note its effectiveness as a "sterling example" of a suspenseful mid-story cliffhanger.

The investigation leads to the capture of the cult leader, Benjamin David Merva, also known as "The Messiah". [S13E22] Believer

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 Critics and fans highlight "Believer" as a standout

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 The team initially struggles with Quinn's credibility as

" 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

The BAU discovers a "mole" within their own ranks—an FBI agent who is actually a member of the cult.