Criminal Minds Reboot: Will Shemar Moore's Morgan Return In Season 16?

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The Criminal Minds reboot is moving forward, but what are the chances that it will feature Shemar Moore's Derek Morgan? After some back-and-forth since it was announced in 2021 that Paramount+ had officially ordered a 10-episode season of the Criminal Minds revival. Most of the core cast is returning for Criminal Minds season 16, but there are questions about whether past fan-favorite members of the BAU like Derek Morgan will appear in the new season.

Morgan was part of the original cast when Criminal Minds debuted in 2005. Throughout the next decade, Morgan played an integral role the Behavioral Analysis Unit's (BAU) operations, and at one point became acting BAU chief, replacing Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson). Aside from his expertise in profiling, Derek was also notable for his strong relationship with his co-workers and his banter with Penelope Garcia (Kristen Vangsness) were always fun to watch. Morgan also functioned as Spencer Reid's (Matthew Gray Gubler) quasi-brother. That's why it was heartbreaking to see him leave BAU in Criminal Minds season 11 to retire early and focus on his family. 

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Now that Criminal Minds season 16 is moving forward, whether Moore will reprise Morgan in the reboot becomes a key question. At this point, no word yet about his potential involvement. The actor is currently busy spearheading CBS' ongoing police procedural S.W.A.T. which is approaching its sixth season. That being said, since the Criminal Minds revival will only have 10 episodes per season compared to its usual network run that had upwards of 20+ outings, it would be more plausible in terms of scheduling for Moore to reprise his role as Morgan in