Criminal Minds Revival’s Darkest Theory Means Morgan Must Return
The darkest Spencer Reid theory for the Criminal Minds revival means that Derek Morgan's return is a must. Paramount+ is bringing back the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) that fronted the CBS procedural for 15 years — this time, however, through streaming. While the majority of Criminal Minds' core cast is confirmed to return, Matthew Gray Gubler's reprisal of Reid remains uncertain. His potential absence in Criminal Minds season 16 paves the way for the show makers to tackle one of the most disturbing theories about Reid in an effort to explain his whereabouts.
Every single member of the BAU plays a significant role in their operations. Reid, however, is particularly intrinsic considering his eidetic memory making it easier for him to crack mysteries when solving cases. Unfortunately, he isn't without his own personal struggles. Given his mother's genetics, at one point, he was paralyzed with the fear of having paranoid schizophrenia, although the show never confirmed this. Due to a series of traumatic experiences, Reid also had substance abuse issues in Criminal Minds. Combining these factors with Reid's work requiring him to place himself in the mindset of killers, a dark theory suggests that Reid himself has the capacity to become a serial killer himself — something that the Paramount+ Criminal Minds revival can incorporate into its storytelling.
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The absence of Reid in Criminal Minds season 16 can be explained by the idea that he may have actually gone down the dark path. For 15 years, Reid relied heavily on his BAU team; they were essentially his family, especially considering his mother's situation. The support he got from his co-workers, not to
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