Luke Alvez
Criminal Minds has seen characters come and go from the beginning of the show.
Some were beloved, some people were glad to see them go.
This results in a scene where he threatens a prisoner named Shaw to secure Reid some backup.
It proves that Luke can fill the void left by Derek Morgan, especially in looking after his team.
And if that’s true, Lewis has the best character on the show.
It gave fans insight into her backstory and showed them she was a complex character.
At the end of the day, that decision is what separates them from the unsubs.
However, he still had moments where his ego came through and made for some iconic hilarious moments.
One such was when he and Reid were tasked with investigating a ditch.
He leaves Reid there without offering assistance to climb out of the ditch.
It’s mean, but it’s iconic, showcasing how important his appearance is to him.
She’s not a field agent and her badass usually happens on the screen.
But she proves in a critical moment she would do anything to protect her loved ones.
She’s shell-shocked afterward but admits that Reid saying she saved his life makes it a little better.
Despite the horrible situation she was put in, she’s comforted by the fact she saved a friend.
In a desperate attempt, he tells Jack to hide before sharing a heartwrenching goodbye with his ex-wife.
It delivers an emotional punch no other scene ever did.
It reminds everyone watching just how much these characters have to sacrifice.
To be able to help others, they often put their loved ones at risk.
A truly iconic scene that is a testament to how brave and badass JJ is.
He is oftenunderestimated and even infantilizeddespite having the highest intellect on the show.
He tells the facts and when being asked to calm down, he replies “This is calm.
And it’s Doctor.”
The fans cheered loudly for finally taking a stand.
It was an incredibly powerful storyline and the scene where Derek finally faces Carl Buford.
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