S5·E23 Our Darkest Hour

Episode recap

In the episode "Our Darkest Hour," a series of rolling blackouts in Los Angeles creates an environment conducive to a serial killer's activities. The blackouts provide the killer with opportunities to continue his killing spree, prompting the team to investigate and apprehend the individual.

The team's efforts are focused on understanding the motivations behind the killer's actions and identifying potential locations where he may strike. The episode explores the team's analysis and profiling of the serial killer, highlighting their expertise in understanding the mindset of such individuals.

The episode's plot revolves around the team's investigation into the series of murders, with the blackouts serving as a catalyst for the killer's actions. The team's work is centered on identifying patterns and connections between the murders, with the goal of apprehending the killer and bringing an end to the violence.

The episode is part of the fifth season of the series, which premiered in 2009. The show, created by Jeff Davis, follows an elite team of FBI profilers as they analyze the country's most heinous crimes and work to understand the motivations behind them. The team's work is focused on identifying and apprehending serial killers, with the goal of preventing further violence and bringing closure to the victims' families.