Not often seen in CM this episode deals with the worst of what happens to children. In keeping with their style nothing salacious is shown but an incredible performance by an amazing young Gattlin Griffith certainly sent shivers up my hardened spine (not easy as a youth worker of twenty years). It did make me question what an eleven year old actor (playing a ten year old) would have to know to play certain scenes so well. I just hope that directors can explain what they need without explaining why they need it. These days kids know far too much far too young. Although he is always good this is his best, rarely given the opportunity to show his deep talent in small roles, The New Daughter is another highlight.
Although the profile begins before they leave the briefing room and a spotlight on Ried's geographical profiling, this is one where is plays little importance as it is interrupted by the main theme of this episode. The indomitable human spirit and bravery of one so young caring for and leading to the early escape of his little sister and eventually his own but to his own detriment.
Regardless of the distasteful matter more than hinted at, it has a warming ending with two abducted children returned alive to their parents summed up by Morgan's comment: "How often does that happen?"
Although the profile begins before they leave the briefing room and a spotlight on Ried's geographical profiling, this is one where is plays little importance as it is interrupted by the main theme of this episode. The indomitable human spirit and bravery of one so young caring for and leading to the early escape of his little sister and eventually his own but to his own detriment.
Regardless of the distasteful matter more than hinted at, it has a warming ending with two abducted children returned alive to their parents summed up by Morgan's comment: "How often does that happen?"