Unexpectedly, Matthew Gray Gubler leaves a hilarious, if not odd, comment on Criminal 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-favorite among the procedural’s fan-base thanks 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 the Criminal Minds: Evolution cast persist.

Amid the continued wait for Reid’s return, Gubler makes a funny comment in one of the promotional videos for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 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 tweets, but he adorably misinterprets them. At the top comment, Gubler pokes fun at him in a good-natured way while also hyping up his Criminal Minds co-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 in Criminal 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. That said, Criminal Minds: Evolution has yet to reveal what exactly is going on with him and why he isn’t with the BAU. Deputy Director Bailey did mention in season 1 that he and Matt Simmons are currently assigned on a different case, although he never expounded on the matter. The issue hasn’t been brought up again in Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2, unfortunately.

In reality, Reid’s Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 absence is due to a 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 both the actor and the people behind the show actively working on Reid’s comeback. This is so much better than initial reports claiming that Gubler opted out of the reboot.

Thankfully, with Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 already confirmed by Paramount+, there’s more 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 than it.

Source: Criminal Minds/Instagram