: The ending is a major point of discussion. The BAU convinces the unsub that his belief in a man with a skull tattoo was a sleep-deprived hallucination, only for the final scene to reveal that the Skull Tattoo Man is real and still active. Character Dynamics :
“It was definitely creepy especially since they didn't believe the dad/unsub about the tattoo guy, so to find out that he was indeed real was a good twist in a not-so-good episode.” Reddit · r/criminalminds [S11E8] Awake
The episode is often cited as one of the most polarizing and frustrating entries in the series. : The ending is a major point of discussion
: Local viewers in Phoenix pointed out significant geographical inaccuracies, such as the depiction of a "short 15-minute city drive" as a rural area where someone would pull over to sleep. Community Perspectives : Local viewers in Phoenix pointed out significant
: Dr. Spencer Reid's absence was deeply felt by fans, with some feeling his presence could have balanced the episode's tone.