This is an episode with Matthew Gray Gubler as Spencer Reid again. In Season 18, he finally comes back after a long break.
- In one scene, Gubler plays Spencer Reid again.
- The absence was justified since the employee was on duty.
Criminal Minds: Evolution will see Matthew Gray Gubler’s return to the role of Spencer Reid. Since his schedule has finally aligned, Gubler will reportedly be able to join the cast for one episode in season 18. Fans’ anticipation has been building since filming for this season ended not long ago.
Since his debut in November 2022, Gubler has been conspicuously missing from the program. Special agents Matt Simmons (Daniel Henney) and Reid (Jimmy Smits) have both been gone on missions, which keeps them relevant to the drama.
The presence of Reid and Simmons’s desks in the workplace, laden with their possessions, is evidence that they are still involved in the story, according to showrunner Erica Messer.
Gubler became a fan favorite after appearing in over 300 episodes after his involvement in the original Criminal Minds series concluded in 2020.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, he shared treasured props from his time on the program, bidding goodbye.
After expressing his interest in returning in September 2023, Gubler said it would be a privilege to be a part of the ensemble again.
His absence was due to prior difficulties with the shooting; however, he did say that he hoped to be involved again in the future.
With the exception of Gubler and Henney, several original cast members are back for the revival of the series in Criminal Minds: Evolution. The latest episodes may be seen online on Paramount+ right now.