Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders season 1 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Johannesburg, American brothers Brandon and Timothy Smit face a horrifying ordeal. Timothy's body is found staged in a disturbing manner, linked to an ancient divining practice. The FBI's International Response Team, led by Jack Garrett, investigates and discovers a pattern connecting the murders to Pretorius, a covert unit from South Africa's apartheid era. The team unravels a tale of revenge against Pretorius agents' children, leading to a climactic confrontation. Justice prevails as the truth about Pretorius is exposed, and Armand Smit, a Pretorius agent, is arrested for past crimes.
Full Episode S01E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Brandon and Timothy Smit?
They are American tourists in Johannesburg, working at their Aunt Mariam Nell's bar.
What is the FBI's International Response Team?
It's a special FBI unit called into action when Americans face danger abroad.
Who is Jack Garrett?
He is the leader of the FBI's International Response Team.
What happened to Timothy Smit?
Timothy was attacked and his body was found staged in a specific manner in Johannesburg.
What divining practice is linked to the staging of the bodies?
A rare Southern African divining practice, representing corpses revived by a shaman.
Who is Lieutenant Ananda Doshi?
She is a South African profiler collaborating with the FBI team.
What leads do the team have about the suspect?
They learn about a suspect known as "Ingwe" and find connections to a covert unit called Pretorius.
What is Pretorius?
Pretorius was a covert unit during South Africa's apartheid era, involved in heinous crimes.
What is the motive behind the murders?
The murders are theorized to be acts of revenge against the children of Pretorius agents.
Who is Curtis Miller?
Curtis Miller is the brother of a falsely accused victim, seeking revenge for her death.
What is the truth about Armand Smit?
Armand Smit was one of the agents of Pretorius and is arrested for his past crimes.
How is the case resolved?
Brandon is rescued, Curtis Miller is stopped from further violence, and Armand Smit is arrested.
What does the team reflect on at the end?
They reflect on the complexity of the case and the eventual triumph of justice.
Are there any major themes in the episode?
Themes include the legacy of apartheid, the quest for justice, and the impact of historical crimes.
What happens to the Smit family at the end?
The Smits reunite, and Armand Smit faces the consequences of his actions in court.
