Summary
- Criminal Minds: Evolution needs Derek Morgan to return and help the BAU with bigger and darker cases.
- Bringing back Shemar Moore's character would allow for the long-awaited on-screen reunion with Spencer Reid.
- Derek's personal connection to the team, especially with Penelope Garcia, could bring new dynamics to the show.
Despite calls for him to appear, Shemar Moore explains why he hasn't returned as Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds: Evolution. The SWAT actor was part of the original ensemble of the CBS police procedural when it debuted in 2005. He was in Criminal Minds as SSA Derek Morgan for over a decade until he decided to leave and pursue other things. Still, the show was able to craft a send-off that leaves the door open for him to return anytime. Given this, there's an expectation that Derek will eventually pop back up in Criminal Minds: Evolution.
Speaking with Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 continues. Read his full quote below:
If Criminal Minds asked me to come back, I’d go. Because you never forget where you came from. It sounds cliché and maybe cheesy, but it's also true.
Why Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Needs Derek Morgan
The BAU Can Use Morgan's Help.
While Criminal Minds: Evolution was able to maintain its core cast, certain of the BAU are still missing from the show. Daniel Henney hasn't been able to return as Matt Simmons because of a scheduling conflict, while he films Wheel of Time. Meanwhile, Matthew Gray Gubler's Spencer Reid is also absent because of other endeavors. Both maintain their spot in BAU chief Emily Prentiss' squad. Since the revival's cases are now bigger and darker, the profilers need all the help they can get, especially from former such as Derek.
Finally, Moore's potential Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 appearance can finally accomplish one thing that hasn't happened in the franchise in so long — Derek and Reid sharing the screen.
Beyond his investigative skills, Morgan's Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 appearance can also benefit from his connection to the rest of the team. Considering his close friendship with Penelope Garcia, he may be the only one who can talk some sense into her about giving Luke Alvez a chance. Derek may even help Garcia fully move on from her odd affair with Tyler Green. Finally, Moore's potential Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 appearance can finally accomplish one thing that hasn't happened in the franchise in so long — Derek and Reid sharing the screen.
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2's New Actor Sets Up An Original Character Return After 17 Years
The latest Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 casting update paves the way for the return of an original cast member 17 years since they left.
Ultimately, there are so many reasons to bring back Moore's Derek in the Criminal Minds franchise. Ideally, his appearance would mean something to an ongoing case or a personal matter for any of his former BAU teammates. That said, even if it's just a cameo for the sake of it, seeing him in Criminal Minds: Evolution will still be a treat.
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 1 is now available to stream on Paramount+.
Source: First For Women
Criminal Minds: Evolution
- Release Date
- November 24, 2022
In Criminal 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 continuing their roles include Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Zach Gilford s the dynamic cast as a recurring guest star in a season-long arc.
- Cast
- Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster, Zach Gilford
- Showrunner
- Erica Messer
- Writers
- Erica Messer
- Franchise(s)
- Criminal Minds
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- Paramount Plus
- Prequel
- Criminal Minds
- Where To Watch
- Paramount Plus
