"Where is that line between attentive mothering and complete smothering lay?"

This is the question Cooper and his team must find the answer to in order to stop the brutal murder of new mothers in "Smother".

It’s been a trifecta of really good episodes. This makes the third well developed and well told story in as many weeks. We even got a little peek into Mick’s background when we learned about his little sister Jenna. I wish we had gotten a little more of Jenna; but, I am happy for what we got.   

I did not see the twist of the crimes involving two unsubs. But, this unexpected twist did make for some great editing dynamics as we went back and forth between Mick/Prophet to Gina/Beth as each pair profiled their assigned unsub.

Of course, it was also a pretty unexpected development that it also ended up being a mother and son combo.  

When I realized what topic we were getting into, I got a little worried as this was a very delicate topic to cover.

I give the writers and production staff full marks for the gentle and subtle way they approached the abuse that Trevor received at the hands of his mother.

They could have very easily sensationalized or over-blown it to the point that it would drown out the actual story from the episode, but didn't.

We also got to see Cooper doing a little physical activity as he went smashing through the fence to catch our teenage unsub Trevor. I have to say that Sam Cooper moves pretty well for a big guy. I guess having an office above a gym is paying off after all.

Who would have guessed?  

I am glad that Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior has hit a clean stride. We don’t realize how much little things like introduce the team members to the local police or saying characters names as you give out assignments really connect us to the characters. Both of these took place this week and worked it's charm of making me feel like part of the team. 

Speaking of connecting to characters; where is my Gina LaSalle episode?

I want to know more about her dammit! Beau Garrett was a great choice for the character but we don’t know much (if anything) about her. Hop to it people, I am sure I am not along in wanting a Gina episode!

What did you think of this week’s episode of Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior? Do you think the show has hit its stride? Sound off below.

Jim G. is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow him on Twitter.