Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2, episode 7 heavily implies Spencer Reid's inevitable return to either the Bau team or the series. Emily's mention of Reid being on sabbatical leaves the possibility open for a more emotional return in future episodes. Matthew Gray Gubler hasn't returned for the reboot, but Reid's character arc doesn't necessarily need to be tied to Bau cases.

Since the long-running popular serial killer show was revived as Criminal Minds: Evolution, viewers have wondered if and when Spencer Reid would return, and a recent episode has proven that its now just a matter of time. Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2, episode 7 featured multiple references to past characters, including Reid, that heavily implied that his return is inevitable, especially in comparison to other former characters. Criminal Minds ended after 15 seasons in 2020 and was revived two years later in 2022, though not with the full cast.

Reid was one of the characters...