Overview

• Dr. Spencer Reid makes his first appearance in 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' during Season 3, Episode 3, after being absent since the original series ended in 2020.
• Reid returns to comfort J.J. Jareau at the funeral of her husband, Will LaMontagne Jr., who passed away from a sudden aneurysm in Episode 2.
• Matthew Gray Gubler’s cameo features heartfelt interactions with J.J., her sons, and former BAU colleagues, though his involvement appears limited to this single episode.
• Reid’s temporary leave from his current assignment was granted by a supervisor with ties to J.J. from her time at the State Department.
• The episode continues the series’ focus on serialized storytelling and emotional depth, with the BAU navigating personal loss alongside ongoing investigations.