Six originalCriminal Mindscast membersare poised to enter negotiations with the series' new streaming home Paramount+.

Cook), Lewis (Aisha Tyler), and Prentiss (Paget Brewster).

Faces such as Jennifer Jareau (A.J.

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This is, of course, fan-favorite and mainstay since season 1 Penelope Garcia.

A likely option forCriminal Mindsis to have Penelope return through her emotional attachment to the BAU.

It’s unlikely she’ll feel the same connection to her non-profit job as the BAU.

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The most notable absence is Matthew Gray Gubler.

His character, genius analyst Dr. Spencer Reid, is only rivaled by Garcia in popularity.

Unlike other BAU Alumni, Hotchner is barely mentioned by the remaining BAU.

David Rossi sitting in his car in Criminal Minds.

He and his son enter witness protection, and that’s pretty much the end of that.

For many viewers, this wasn’t a huge loss.

Does Emily Prentiss Come Back In Season 16 Of Criminal Minds?

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As mentioned, Emily Prentiss is coming back forCriminal Mindsseason 16.

Prentiss first joined the BAU in season 2.

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