9 ‘Criminal Minds’ Alums Who Should Return Before the Show Ends

Meaghan Darwish
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    OrangeGuitar

    I've forgotten the character name as i haven't watched for a few years or so, but how come you didn't include the obvious choice... The actor who played the team's boss who got fired from the show for causing trouble? I realize because of that issue it makes it highly unlikely, but if anyone who "should" return it's him. Or did they kill his character off? I can't remember.

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      GreenElephant

      You're thinking of Aaron Hotchner-"Hotch", played by Thomas Gibson. I agree, he should be brought back, at least to visit, like Derek Morgan does. Maybe for David Rossi's wedding?

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    PurpleBattery

    Are we still not allowed to speak of Hotch?

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      GreenElephant

      Agree! He should definitely be involved in the final season. As well as his son Jack. We need an update!

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    PurplePuzzle

    I would love to see all former team members who can make it pop back in, even if only for a brief scene in the final episode or something of that sort. Not only would it be nice to see them again in and of itself, but it'd be cool if they could manage to get a big ol' BAU reunion with people from throughout the series together. Some of these team members never got a chance to meet or work together, and it'd be neat to see them interact and whatnot.

    I'd also like to see Reid's mom return, if for no other reason than so we know what the hell's been happening with her since the events of season 12. It doesn't seem like she's living with Reid anymore, so where is she now? And yes, it would be nice to see a happy story involving the two of them for a change.

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    GreenApple

    I love the name they gave me lol

    Purple Cocktail!! I love it 🤣�

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    GreenApple

    **Derek should return. He should go out with the some great

    **Blake is iffy. I think she should stay with her hubby like they planned and come for party.

    **Ashley could come back but showing up with the great big changes. Moving up in ranks. Advancing into a high profilers status. She has high expectations and she's ready to take on the BAU.

    **Kate needs to concentrate on her Niece. Returns for her to share about her happy life.

    ***David Rossi's retirement party. THAT should be the final episode.

    ** Hodge get a private plane

    Him, Jack and Hodges girl Beth. With great news.

    *** I haven't seen a lot with Cruz, my bad. If he's not in it very much, he can stay away lol. Then Miss Penelope. We can't forget her

    She runs runs the show. I think her and Kevin can start the series with planning their wedding, short talk throughout the last of episodes.

    ***Reid, I love Reid!! As much as he loves JJ, I think if Will doesn't make it to the end of the series, then its hands down. Reid & JJ the rest of the show

    **JJ I hope nothing happens to Will, then its Reid baby!!!

    ***Reids mom... when Reid gets the ability to have his chemical lab, he creates a helpful medication for his mom. After several tries he finished a bath andThem I think she should be able to recover fine. It's gone, she feels great, looks great. But it would really suck if she dies.

    ***Prentice gets to continue on to be Hodge and starts her new team.

    ** Prentice will be able to do a take off, calling it "The BAU"

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    PurpleAnchor

    What about Elle? I know she left on bad terms, but she could come back as a vigilante unsub or as a consultant of some form?

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    GreenElephant

    Would definitely love to see Kevin Lynch & Derek Morgan return. And Reid's mom. Will really miss this show.