Summary
Unexpectedly, Matthew Gray Gubler leaves a hilarious, if not odd, comment onCriminal Minds: Evolution’s official social media page despite Spencer Reid’s continued absence in the show. As part of the original Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) ensemble from 2005, the actor is sorely missed in the Paramount+ revival.Reid is a fan-favoriteamong the procedural’s fan base due to his genius, quirks, and overall attitude. Everyone on the team also liked him, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that questions about when he will rejoin theCriminal Minds: Evolutioncastpersist.
Amid thecontinued wait for Reid’s return, Gubler left a funny comment in one of the promotional videos forCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2. Check out the video, with Gubler’s note at the top of the comment section below:

In the video,Joe Mantegna, who plays David Rossi, reads thirst tweetsbut adorably misinterprets them. At the top comment, Gubler pokes fun at him in an amiable way while also hyping hisCriminal Mindsco-star.
Where Is Reid And When Will He Return To The BAU In Criminal Minds: Evolution
Reid Is Supposedly Working On A Different FBI Case
Despite Reid’s continued absence inCriminal Minds: Evolution, he remains to be a member of Emily Prentiss' team. There have been references to him, and his desk remains intact in the BAU bullpen. Still,Criminal Minds: Evolutionhas yet to reveal what exactly is going on with him and why he isn’t with the BAU. Deputy Director Bailey mentioned in season 1 thathe and Matt Simmons are currently assigned to a different case, although he never expounded on the matter. The issue hasn’t been brought up again inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2, unfortunately.
In reality, Reid’sCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 absence is due toGubler’s scheduling conflict.

In reality, Reid’sCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 absence is due toGubler’s scheduling conflict. They were looking to finally bring him in for the Paramount+ show’s sophomore year, but because its production was delayed due to the dual Hollywood strikes of 2023, Gubler couldn’t fit the revised filming schedule into his personal calendar. In any case, the door continues to be open for his return, with the actor and the people behind the show actively working on Reid’s comeback. This is much better than initial reports claiming that Gubler opted out of the reboot.
Who Is Brian In Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2? Returning Original CBS Villain Explained
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2, episode 3 introduces a new villain, Paul F. Tompkins' Brian, who was originally a character from the CBS show.
Thankfully, withCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3 already confirmedby Paramount+, there’smore time to bring back Gubler’s BAU homecoming. As the case of Gold Star develops, it becomes clearer that Reid’s continued absence is absurd, considering that the situation is supposedly considered a national threat. This means that whatever he and Simmons are working on must be more important.
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.