It may have been controversial, but Criminal Minds Season 12 featured several highs and a few lows for long-time fans of the hit CBS drama series.
It left the fate of several characters up in the air, and that was not a good thing when a lot of the cast members were in deep salary negotiations for Criminal Minds Season 13.
We've compiled a list of everything we know about the coming season of the show. Get all the details below.
Damon Gupton was let go of the series shortly after Season 12 came to a close. It's unclear how the character will be written out, but he is not expected to appear in any capacity on the new season.
2.
Daniel Henney Is In!
After the premature cancellation of Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, it was revealed that Henney would make the jump to Criminal Minds as Agent Matt Simmons.
3.
Where Will We Pick Up?
A catastrophic crash left the fates of several key characters up in the air. Thankfully the premiere will pick straight up at that moment and will reveal who survived.
4.
A Time Jump!
According to TV Guide, there will be a time jump between Episodes 1 and 2, but it won't be a substantial one. It sounds more like one that will give the characters a break after the crazy crash.
5.
Will Reid Be Reinstated?
Erica Messer confirmed to TV Guide that Reid would be a member of the team again, but there would be consequences for him not disclosing going to Mexico.
"There's a little bit of 'You're back, but we need you to do some other work,'" Messer says.
6.
A Killer Return
Jamie Kennedy will return as Floyd Feylinn Ferell, as first reported by TV Line.
“It’s going to be so much fun,” Erica Messer dished.
“It’s going to dredge up a lot of reminders for the team and the struggles that people had with faith in that episode.”
7.
No More Exits?
After weeks of tough negotiations, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook closed deals to return. They were both prepared to leave the series if they did not receive salary parity with their male co-stars.
8.
A Later Time Slot
The series will be airing one hour later this year. It is moving to the 10/9c time period and will debut Wednesday, September 27.
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