A highlight for many viewers was the "bromance" and bonding between Reid and Matt Simmons , particularly their interaction over geeky nature trivia.
“I really wanted to love this episode..... really I did. But I just can't deal with snakes... Phobia! big time.” Reddit · r/criminalminds · 4 years ago 7.Dust and Bones
Some critics noted that while the setup was intriguing, the unsub's psychology lacked the expected depth, and the case resolved in a somewhat predictable fashion. Community Voices A highlight for many viewers was the "bromance"