: Despite being sidelined from the case for his own safety, Morgan goes rogue to confront Montolo alone. He eventually lures the killer to a house where he manages to outmaneuver him without resorting to lethal force, proving he is not the "killer" Montolo wanted him to be. The Departure
: The episode was directed by series star Matthew Gray Gubler (who plays Spencer Reid). [S11E18] A Beautiful Disaster
: Fans often regard this as one of the most emotional episodes of the series, praised for giving a beloved character a rare "happy ending" rather than killing him off. : Despite being sidelined from the case for
The episode follows the intense aftermath of the previous episode, "The Sandman," where Morgan and his pregnant fiancée, , were targeted by a sniper. : Fans often regard this as one of
is the 18th episode of the 11th season of Criminal Minds (the 251st episode overall) and is most notable for being the final episode featuring series regular Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) as a member of the BAU. Plot Summary
The episode concludes with a series of emotional goodbyes as Morgan decides to leave the FBI to focus on his new family.
: Morgan has individual farewell moments with his teammates, most notably a tearful exchange with Dr. Spencer Reid and a final "Baby Girl" phone call with Penelope Garcia. Production Details