Summary
ACriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 cast update decreases the chances of Spencer Reid’s return as a core member of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. As an original cast member,Matthew Gray Gubler’s return has been one of the most-awaited developments in the Paramount+ revivalof the CBS series. There has been some confusion as to why the actor wasn’t part ofCriminal Minds: Evolutionwhen it debuted. Initially, Gubler’s non-involvement was chalked up to his personal decision to step away from the show and explore other opportunities. Subsequently, it was revealed that it was because of scheduling conflicts.
Regardless of the actual reason forGubler’s absence thus far inCriminal Minds: Evolution,the revival has made it clear that Reid is still part of the BAU. His desk is still intact with all his things, which is a good indication that he will return. Deputy Director Bailey did mention that Reid and Daniel Henney’s Matt Simmons were currently working on something else at the start of season 1, although he didn’t expound on what they were doing while the rest of their team was catching the most elusive serial killer in more than a decade.
Criminal Minds: Evolution’s Most Controversial Character Will Be More Problematic In Season 2
Criminal Minds: Evolution introduced a controversial new character, and in the upcoming season 2, they’re going to bring more chaos to the BAU.
Tyler Green Joins The BAU In Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2
Ryan-James Hatanaka’s Character May Officially Become A Profiler.
Aside from the interest in seeing Reid come back, the BAU being undermanned makes his return a bigger necessity. However, withCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2filling the void that he leaves by bringing in Tyler Green decreases the urgency for him to reclaim his old spot back. After working with the profilers to take down Sicarius and his network of serial killers in season 1, albeit in an unconventional way, Emily Prentiss and her team are bringing him back to be a consultant in theircontinued pursuit of the mystery of Gold Star inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2.
For starters, the official poster for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 makes it clear that he is part of the team that will take down Elias Voit and Gold Star.
That said, what starts as a temporary position can eventually turn into a permanent gig for Ryan-James Hatanaka. There have been several clues that Green’s stint with the FBI is being set up to be a more official role. For starters, the official poster forCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 makes it clear that he is part of the team that will take down Elias Voit and Gold Star. Secondly, Hatanaka’s social media post hints that he willbe back as Green inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, and that’s highly unlikely unless he officially becomes part of the team.
Why The BAU Still Needs Reid Despite Green’s New Role
Reid Has Been A Long Time BAU Fan-Favorite.
Green officially joining the BAU shouldn’t deterCriminal Minds: Evolutionfrom bringing back Reid. Gubler did express his interest in reprising his breakout role and everyone from the cast and creatives of the revival have said that they would want him back. While he may not be back as part of theCriminal Minds: Evolutioncastin season 2, Paramount+ should make it their priority to recruit him from the potential season 3.
Considering the severity of the cases that the BAU is now tackling, having more profilers wouldn’t hurt their efficiency. It’s also worth noting that as a genius, Reid offers something different from Green’s contributions, who comes from a military background intelligence. Finally, Gubler as Reid is a long-time fan-favorite. One look atCriminal Minds: Evolutionsocial media, and it’s clear that so many are waiting for his return, which should be enough reason to ensure his return.
Criminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 will premiere on June 6, on Paramount+.
Criminal Minds: Evolution
Cast
InCriminal Minds: Evolution, the FBI’s elite team of criminal profilers come up against their greatest threat yet, an UnSub who has used the pandemic to build a network of other serial killers. As the world opens back up and the network goes operational, the team must hunt them down, one murder at a time. Original cast members continuing their roles include Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Zach Gilford joins the dynamic cast as a recurring guest star in a season-long arc.
