One of the longest-serving characters onCriminal Mindswas Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster).
Prentiss appeared from seasons two through six onCriminal Minds, before apparently dying while apprehending terrorist Ian Doyle.
However, this was revealed to be a fakeout inCriminal Mindsseason 7.
She’s later taken to the hospital and declared dead, devastating her teammates.
Cook (J.J.) from their contracts in a cost-cutting move (viaEntertainment Weekly).
However, the damage was done andEmily decided to leave on her own volitionat the end of season 7.
“It was only a matter of time before Brewster was back onCriminal Minds.”
On-screen, Emily chooses to return to Interpol.
In real life, Brewster wanted to do more comedy in her career.
Criminal Minds follows an elite team of FBI profilers from the Behavioral Analysis Unit as they analyze the nation’s most complex criminal minds, led by experienced agent David Rossi. The team works to anticipate and prevent crimes by understanding the behavior of these dangerous individuals.
She joinedDan Vs, where she voiced Elise in the animated series.
She chose to also take on roles inDrunk History,Community,Another Period, andGrandfathered.
She also picked up an Emmy nomination forvoicing Delia Duck onDuckTales.
However, it was only a matter of time before Brewster was back onCriminal Minds.
Not everyone returned, as Matthew Gray Gubler didn’t return as Spencer.
The team works to anticipate and prevent crimes by understanding the behavior of these dangerous individuals.
