[s8e12] Zugzwang -

In the episode, the term is used as a taunt by an antagonist known as "The Replicator," signaling that Reid is in a losing position where any action he takes will lead to disaster. Plot Highlights

During a tense standoff, Diane realizes Reid will never love her. In a final act of malice, she kills herself with a single gunshot that passes through both her head and Maeve's, killing them both instantly while the rest of the BAU watches. Significance and Reception [S8E12] Zugzwang

The stalker is revealed to be Diane Turner , a former student of Maeve's who was obsessed with taking away everything that made Maeve happy after Maeve rejected her Ph.D. thesis. In the episode, the term is used as

Reid attempts to trade his life for Maeve's. Diane, who has developed a delusional crush on Reid, agrees to a meeting but forces him to wear a blindfold. Significance and Reception The stalker is revealed to