The BAU initially suspects two separate killers because the methods are so distinct, only later realizing they are tracking one man’s fractured consciousness. ⛓️ Parallel Pressure: Reid in Prison

💡 The episode’s title, "In the Dark," refers both to the literal nighttime murders and the metaphorical lack of awareness Gordon has of his own actions—as well as the BAU's struggle to "see" the truth before it’s too late. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know:

The episode centers on a series of murders in Burlington, Vermont, featuring two radically different styles: precision long-range hunting and chaotic nighttime home invasions.