Will Criminal Minds Kill Off Prentiss?
Criminal Minds already bid farewell to J.J. this season, leaving much of the show's fan base at a loss for words over the departure of beloved cast member A.J. Cook.
Soon enough, Paget Brewster's Agent Prentiss is reported to be next.
When Cook left Criminal Minds, in large part due to the overwhelming response the casting move generated among fans, producers gave her a very classy send-off.
Will Paget Brewster meet a violent end on Criminal Minds?
It nothing else, she left on a good note as far as the show's overall narrative is concerned. The question is whether the powers that be have similar plans for Paget.
According to TV Guide, they may not. The show is casting a recurring character described as a dangerous, threatening European. Pretty much the ultimate bad guy.
The character's story line relates specifically to Agent Prentiss. Gulp ...
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February 29th, 2012 1:38 AM
I really enjoy the team like it was with jj and emily. The show isn't the same without them. Bring em back!! The blond doesn't work for me.
September 25th, 2011 10:39 PM
I agree with Lori in part. I always wished for Elle to leave the show. Prentiss and Jureao, brought a dignity to the show without bringing a constant sense of a war between the sexes. Not particularly crazy about Morgan or Garcia, though. I always thought with Emily's secretive nature, that one day she would be revealed to be gay not to have had that past they gave her. Good twist.
August 11th, 2011 8:30 AM
They're not killing her off. And good news is that JJ is returning as a main carachter after AJ Cook signed a 2 year contract with the show. Prentiss is also returning as a main character. So all's good :D
April 20th, 2011 5:25 PM
i read that they are bringing back A.J. Cook and she has signed a new 2-year contract. I also read that there is a good chance they are bringing Prentiss back, too.
April 18th, 2011 2:28 AM
Anyone who watched the last episode knows that JJ takes hodge in the hall & clearly mouths "witnes protection". I hope she's pregnant, takes time off, but I want her back too. I don't miss Elle one bit, but JJ AND PRENTISS? Come on! And to be completely selfish, if they EVER take Morgan off I'm so done with that show! Who's with me?
April 14th, 2011 11:15 AM
For 30 years, I couldn't stand to have a television in the same house with me. Now (at the age of 62), I enjoy watching television, and Criminal Minds is one of the best. The reason it's one of the best has everything to do with the cast members -- including JJ and Emily. CBS is crazy to get rid of them. What's the problem? I might keep watching -- but if they get rid of Hodges and Morgan, I'll never lay eyes on that show again.
April 13th, 2011 1:01 PM
Miss AJ Cook's character as well. Agree with posts about keeping original cast memebers. It can be done.
April 13th, 2011 12:56 PM
Paget does a fantastic job in her character of Emily and I hope the producers find the sense to keep her (she has not been killed off)...as I believe they will. She is not just another pretty face with mundane talent! The new girl may try hard but doesn't fit the profile!
April 11th, 2011 9:22 PM
I have been a fan since it came on and JJ leaving was bad enough and now they have Prentiss in "Witness Protection" so to speak, this is crazy! I cannot stand the new girl that took JJ's position either. I cannot cannot cannot stand her character and wish they would bring back JJ and should have left it how it was period!!! I wont stop watching becuz I do love the other cast members as well..
April 10th, 2011 5:50 AM
Please don't get rid of Prentiss. She does a great job on Criminal Minds and the character she plays is strong, intelligent and compassionate. I love her! Why would CBS get rid of her? They said J.J. would have to leave due to budget cuts and then they bring on a new character. This is a top rated show with a great cast----keep it that way!