: Although set in Syracuse, most of the show was filmed in Southern California . Syracuse locals have pointed out inaccuracies, such as the fictional "Syracuse General" and characters jumping into Onondaga Lake , which is notoriously polluted and not recommended for swimming.
The team discovers a serial kidnapper who poses as a "motivational coach" to vulnerable young women. The unsub, Jane Gould, targets women with personal insecurities—such as Molly's eating disorder—and initially gains their trust as a supportive roommate or friend. However, the "program" eventually turns violent, involving physical torture that Jane refers to as "humility checks". Criminal Minds Season 6 - Episode 15
“Girl friendships are important but this is a very scary girl friendship. ... Criminal Minds really just said be paranoid of everything and everyone.” Reddit · r/criminalminds · 4 years ago : Although set in Syracuse, most of the