Exclusive: Matthew Gray Gubler Hints at Thrilling Evolution Comeback on Criminal Minds

Summary

Matthew Gray Gubler finally addresses why he couldn't join Criminal Minds: Evolution season 1 and teases his possible return for season 2.

Reid's absence in the initial season purposely remained ambiguous, allowing his fate to be uncertain and facilitating an easier return when Gubler is prepared.

Recent interactions between Gubler and his fellow cast members, along with the production delay, suggest the possibility of having more availability in his schedule to join the show for the second season.

Matthew Gray Gubler addresses the chances of Spencer Reid's return in season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution. The revival of the popular CBS police procedural on Paramount+ brought back the core BAU team, with Gubler's genius profiler notably absent in the first season. Various reports have offered conflicting reasons for Reid's absence, but the actor now sets the record straight in an interview with The Six O'Clock Show. Gubler not only reveals why he was unable to join the revival in its first season, but also hints at the possibility of Reid returning in season 2.

Gubler is currently promoting his new book, "The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand," and is frequently being asked about his potential role in season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution. Fortunately, the actor assures viewers that he is hopeful and excited to reprise his role as Reid once again.

Will Spencer Reid Finally Return In Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2?

While the BAU has demonstrated its ability to function without Reid, his absence is still felt on the show. Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 made references to Reid and SSA Matt Simmons, played by Daniel Henney, but did not provide any concrete information about where Reid is. According to showrunner Erica Messer, this ambiguity is intentional, allowing them to keep Reid's fate uncertain and facilitating an easier return once Gubler is ready to join the project.

In recent weeks, Gubler has shown that he maintains a strong relationship with his Criminal Minds co-stars. He has been seen with Joe Mantegna, who plays Dave Rossi, and Kirsten Vangsness, who plays Penelope Garcia, on separate occasions. It is hard to believe that neither of them discussed the possibility of Gubler joining Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2. Nevertheless, due to production delays caused by strikes, Gubler now has more time to adjust his schedule and participate in the show.

Reid is one of the anticipated returning characters in season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution on CBS. While it will be exciting for long-time viewers of the show to have Gubler back, the on-screen reunion of his character with Shemar Moore's Derek Morgan will undoubtedly be even better. It has been a long time since the two characters were last seen together on the original show, when Reid was wrongly imprisoned. Maybe Moore's return will persuade Gubler to also come back to the show.