In addition to being part of the team,Criminal Mindsdevoted time to his personal life.

Aside from the fact that Gubler was an original cast member, he was also a clear fan favorite.

Watching him work with the rest of the BAU was entertaining, thanks to his genius and signature idiosyncrasies.

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So, wheneverCriminal Mindsintroduced a love interest, there was optimism he could find the love that he deserved.

Criminal Mindsfloated the idea that the pair continued to see each other.

Reid first met Lila inCriminal Mindsseason 1, episode 18, “Somebody’s Watching.”

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After her manager got murdered, the SSA was assigned as her protection.

The pair’s dynamic was playful, with Lila clearly trying to flirt with Reid.

Ultimately, Reid gave in and started engaging her.

JJ and Will with the rest of the Criminal Minds BAU

InCriminal 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 members continuing their roles include Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Zach Gilford joins the dynamic cast as a recurring guest star in a season-long arc.

After her case was resolved,Criminal Mindsfloated the idea that the pair continued to see each other.

Subsequently,Reid and Austin met inCriminal Mindsseason 4, episode 9, “52 Pick-Up.

“The pair’s introduction was far more organic as they encountered each other in a bar.

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The pair had great chemistry, and they ended up dating each other.

Unfortunately, after a couple of episodes,Criminal Mindsdecided also to drop their arc.

The pair had a great connection and genuinely enjoyed each other’s company.

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Reid was also noticeably relaxed and carefree around Austin.

There was no need to break them up.

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But I can’t wait hopefully, it will soon work out.”

Reid not appearing had nothing to do with Gubler not wanting to return.

He said he is still on good terms with the cast and would love to return to the show.

Criminal Minds Evolution

InCriminal 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 members continuing their roles include Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Zach Gilford joins the dynamic cast as a recurring guest star in a season-long arc.

It should be easy, though.

Seeing him back as a full-time cast member would be even better.

The first season ofCriminal Minds: Evolutionmissed his quirky nature and personality.

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However, fans should be careful what they wish for.

Original cast members continuing their roles include Joe Mantegna, A.J.

Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster.

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Zach Gilford joins the dynamic cast as a recurring guest star in a season-long arc.

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