: The group intended to divert the FBI's attention so they could break Rawdon out of prison and launch a multi-city terrorist attack.
: This episode picks up narrative threads from earlier in the season, particularly concerning the threat of a massive prison break. [S11E22] The Storm
: The BAU must work frantically to clear Hotch's name while simultaneously preventing the orchestrated prison breaks and potential bombings. Key Characters & Guest Stars Aaron Hotchner : Played by Thomas Gibson. : The group intended to divert the FBI's
" The Storm " is the (Episode 22) of Criminal Minds , first aired on May 4, 2016. It is a high-stakes episode that centers on a massive conspiracy targeting the BAU and specifically SSA Aaron Hotchner . Plot Overview Key Characters & Guest Stars Aaron Hotchner :
In this episode, Aaron Hotchner is arrested by a SWAT team at his home in front of his son, Jack, following an anonymous tip that he was planning a terrorist attack. The arrest is part of a complex "swatting" plot orchestrated by a group of anarchists.
: Played by Frances Fisher, a master manipulator who provides cryptic clues.
: Played by Jonathan Camp, the leader of the anarchist group. Interesting Trivia