As a die-hard Criminal Minds fan, spanning more than a decade of my life, I can say that this news about Matthew Gray Gubler returning as Spencer Reid has sent me on an emotional rollercoaster. I remember the day he first graced our screens and the profound impact his character had on us all.
For all the joy that TV revivals bring to fandoms, it’s always a bummer when beloved actors choose not to reprise their roles in such follow-up projects. Criminal Minds viewers were already familiar with saying goodbye to longtime stars like Shemar Moore, but with Paramount+’s Evolution continuation, fans bid farewell to Reid, with Matthew Gray Gubler opting out of returning, at least at first. Now, it appears Gubler is indeed returning when Season 3 hits the 2025 premiere schedule, and it’s sparking complicated reactions from fans.
To begin with, let’s discuss what initially ignited this intrigue. Matthew Gray Gubler recently spoke with Ansa.it and hinted at upcoming developments in his career. He casually mentioned a significant update, but did not provide additional information. In his own words:
“I recently recorded a fresh episode for Criminal Minds, I’m currently producing a spooky film for Halloween, and I’m performing in various theater productions across the U.S.
Wow, it’s astonishing that during those moments, no one seemed to dig deep and extract as much information as they could from Gubler about the intricacies of his upcoming return to the role that made him a household name on broadcast networks for 15 years. Oh well, maybe he wouldn’t have revealed too many juicy details anyway. So, I guess we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed and wait until closer to his episode airing to uncover what exciting adventures await us!
Currently, we have a smorgasbord of different responses to the recent news. Some are undeniably enthusiastic, like those listed here (one even optimistically assumes all will turn out fine).
- the spencer reid return has been a long time coming im so 😭😭😭😭😭 – @goldrushreid
- GO CRY ABOUT IT WELCOME HOME SPENCER REID THE KIDS MISSED YOU – @spookyrydel
- This is what i needed to hear today oh my, I’m so fckn thrilled you’d think I’ve won the lottery. – @p1cklledpeppers
- IS MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER REALLY RETURNING TO CRIMINAL MINDS STOPPPP THEEEE PRESSS – @dallydayyay
- spencer reid back except he’s only back for a couple of minutes reuniting with his bau family where he says he’s never been happier and nothing bad can happen to him ever again – @nothinghapqens
- i don’t really care why spencer reid is there as long as they put him in a bulletproof vest – @reidchem
As a die-hard fan, I must admit that the news about Spencer Reid returning to our screens has sent me into a whirlwind of excitement. It seems like countless others can hardly contain their anticipation too! However, I should note that Matthew Gubler’s statement could potentially refer to directing an episode rather than acting in it. Yet, for now, I choose to remain hopeful and eagerly await any updates on this front.
It seems as though some people might speculate that Reid’s return in Season 3 of Criminal Minds: Evolution could merely be a setup for his character’s demise, given the unusual request for a bulletproof vest. This isn’t entirely far-fetched, as it’s common for shows to bring back past actors only to shock viewers with emotional goodbyes.
As a passionate Criminal Minds fan, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions when it comes to Matthew Gray Gubler potentially rejoining the cast. While some fans are thrilled at the prospect, there’s another group who wouldn’t mind if he stayed away from our beloved series.
- ITS MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER IF HE’S BACK FOR ONLY ONE EPISODE WHAT DO YOU THINK HE’S CHOOSING TO DO WITH SPENCER???????? HE ONLY EVER WANTS TO SEE HIM SUFFER – @wildestreids
- you’d better be fucking kidding me. i know damn well if matthew comes back people will make the JJ-CENTRIC SEASON about spencer. – @userrirw
- not to be controversial but irdgaf abt the fact that mgg is back in cm for one episode like it’s still gonna be a jj and tara centric season . . . i think reid coming back is more fanservice than in any necessity to jj as a character, but at the end of the day he’s gonna have like 20 minutes of screen time so i don’t see the point in letting that take away from my enjoyment of the season yk – @walkerjareau
- So obsessed with the fact that nobody hates spencer reid more than Matthew Gray Gubler – @spncrslvr
It’s clear that we can’t predict his exact role yet, but there’s no doubt long-term fans will have opinions about it regardless.
Before Season 3 starts filming, showrunner Erica Messer discussed with TopMob the significance of still acknowledging characters such as Reid and Thomas Gibson’s Hotch, despite them no longer being part of the series. It’s hard to predict what would happen if it were announced that Gibson was coming back after his dismissal from the primary show in 2016 due to a controversy. One can only wish.
Discover the unfolding events as Criminal Minds: Evolution comes back on Paramount+ in the coming year, and keep an eye out for the date of its premiere.
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2024-12-11 01:37