No. Say it again. But seriously: Has anyone ever platonically called someone their "God-given solace"? Although it is suggested by other people within and outside of the team that Reid is on the autism spectrum, it is never confirmed. Wait. Stay back! Thanks to her, they are able to find the unsub and save his latest victim. In the ongoing saga of Spencer Reid and Maeve, whom viewers finally saw a glimpse of in the Dec. 5 episode "The Lesson," the first attempt at meeting face to face was called off for fear of her safety. : Viewers follow the FBI's BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) as they create behavioral profiles used to catch cannibals and kidnappers alike. Thinking him to be Maeve's stalker, Reid calls her to cancel while she is right outside. It was kind of confusing. Maybe you do have that gift. Maeve returns as a vision in the series finale "And in the End" in Season Fifteen after Reid suffers from a brain injury. "Every Penrose triangle has it's thorns." She looked up at Spencer, her eyes brimming with tears. Does Reid have a kid in Criminal Minds? The show, which ended in 2020, ran for 15 seasons before CBS pulled the plug. [laughs] : But they can't act on their mutual love, as JJ has a family. He is subsequently drugged and framed for murder. : : Reid and Prentiss are held hostage by a cult led by Benjamin Cyrus (Luke Perry). : Spencer Reid's middle name is Walter #topsecretreidfact", "CM_SetReport Chat Transcript for Executive Producer Janine Sherman Barrois and Matthew Gray Gubler 12/15/2011", "Special Agent Frequently Asked Questions", "Full Transcript Live Chat with Writer, Sharon Lee Watson and Line Producer, Harry Bring", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spencer_Reid&oldid=1138801617, Maeve Donovan (significant other, deceased), This page was last edited on 11 February 2023, at 18:13. Dr. Maeve Donovan Dr. Spencer Reid In order to protect his wife, William burned Diana's clothes, which Spencer inadvertently witnessed. Bobby Putnam He's the one thing you can never take from us.Maeve's last words in "Zugzwang". Spencer Reid, who is a reading machine, constantly mentions the books that he is reading, or has had his mom read to him. No. While Reid and Maeve's story ended horribly, fans were pleased to know that Reid, after several other tragedies, was eventually able to move past it. But in the CBS procedural's return next Wednesday, the two will meet in the flesh. Little do they know that Prentiss staged her death, and only Hotch and JJ are in on the secret. Who's Thomas Merton? Diane Turner To be with you. Why are you doing this? Despite its popularity, the crime procedural "Criminal Minds" gave its fans many things to dislike over the course of 15 seasons. Reid choked back a tear as he said, "Goodbye, Emily." 6. When putting together a team to take down international terrorists, most people wouldn't immediately think to add a communications liaison. He tells her he feels betrayed because he came to her house "for 10 weeks in a row, crying over losing a friend" and "not once did you have the decency to tell me the truth." The science was sound. Never! There was a moment when you had him, and you knew you had him. He is the youngest member of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), has three BAs and three PhDs (in Mathematics, Chemistry and Engineering), and specializes in statistics and geographic profiling. Gideon should've lived the rest of his natural life in his secluded cabin instead of facing a cheap off-screen death. From flimsy excuses forwriting several characters outto relationship teases that didn't end up culminating in anything, these are the Criminal Minds storylines that had fans reaching for the remote. She ends the phone call by telling him that she loves him. Go. : He said, "We were looking for a way to shake the cast up a little bit, and she really wanted to go home.". These are the books mentioned by Spencer Reid. Dr. Maeve Donovan Dr. Maeve Donovan Dr. Spencer Reid Her former associate Tivon Askari kidnaps her, and the team finally learns the truth about her days at "the Pentagon." Bobby Putnam Following that revelation, the show does an admirable job having her work through the grief she kept hidden for so long. The season 12 scene proves that his actions were common knowledge within the FBI, but Rossi faces zero consequences for his crime. He also has Ph.D.s in Chemistry, Engineering, and Mathematics, obtained from Caltech. Wait! We find it with another.". You would kill yourself for her? Reid is very protective of her, and often blames himself if she is injured, even if there was nothing he could have done to prevent it. Oh, sounds awful. Don't hurt him. . However, the story is flimsy at best. I just hope that I get the chance. Diane Turner Still relatively new to the field, the calamity has a profound impact on him, and he starts using the pain medication Dilaudid to ease his mental and physical suffering. : In season seven, he is comfortable enough to start a joke war with him, something that he probably would never do with anyone else, and he occasionally confides his secrets to Morgan. : BAU Supervisory Special Agents David Rossi (Joe Mantegna) and Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) helped him investigate. But you didn't love me. At the end of the episode, Reid thanks her for her help and tells her that he and the BAU can help her in her situation. He often fixates on things and misses social cues (for example, unknowingly changing the subject of a conversation). It also appears that Reid was fully aware of her stalker, which may have been why he spoke to her using a payphone. Dr. Spencer Reid is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds, portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler. While Reid is interviewing Jenkins, demanding to know how his father was involved, his parents interrupt and confess to their son the whole story. : 6. Reid is a poor shot with his service pistol, as seen in "L.D.S.K." )[20], During "Corazon", Reid begins to develop severe headaches and hallucinations. You and Spencer had just gotten into your hotel room for the night since the jet wasn't ready to go yet after catching the unsub. That stupid FBI agent is the reason why you're still alive. At the end of the episode, the team throws him a mini birthday party to celebrate. Dr. Maeve Donovan In between late nights in the office, stressful cases and late night, Indian take out they find comfort in each other. Even a decade after the show's debut, the team still sees Reid as a "kid." In the investigation, he meets Maeve's former fianc Bobby Putnam (Jay Hayden), the man he believed to be her stalker. No one wants to see the heart of the BAU hurt but of course, in the high-stakes world of prime-time television, that only ensures his suffering. Criminal Minds Storylines That Fans Hated. I didn't. No, I turned you down because your testing was flawed. According toVariety, ABC ordered Thomas Gibson, who played Aaron Hotchner, to attend anger management classes in 2010 after a "violent outburst" with an assistant director. Out of Reid's many tragic moments, him witnessing Maeve's death was undeniably heartbreaking. | He goes to see a doctor in order to find out the source of his headaches, but the doctor says there is no physical cause, and they may be psychosomatic. Diane Turner Bobby Putnam Twice. He gets a clue from Turner leading him to her location, where he tricks her into believing that he is in love with her. During the show's 11th season, Gibson allegedly kicked writer, Virgil Williams. Diane Turner It was secret because she was engaged and wouldn't seek help to find her stalker. After hunting her for ten months, after stealing her man, I had to stop and say, what is so freakin' special about her? Dr. Maeve Donovan Morgan and Reid have huge trouble dealing with the loss, with Reid crying at JJ's regularly and Morgan blaming himself. This better get sexy quick. Dr. Maeve Donovanwas a recurring character who appeared as SSA Spencer Reid's girlfriend in Season Eight of Criminal Minds. We're looking at you, Morgan. Reid meets Austin during an investigation of a serial killer who picks up his victims in bars. : What is she talking about? In "The Inspiration", Reid admits that, had Maeve not died, he might have had children with her. Diane Turner Ed Bernero, executive producer at the time,toldTV Guidethat it was "a very amicable parting." Diane Turner Then she gets pregnant in season three, and he proposes; their son, Henry , is born in season four, and JJ names Reid his godfather (! Diane Turner Diane Turner : [11], Gubler decided that Reid's middle name is Walter, but this was never mentioned in the show and is not canon. : I want what they have. : They don't bring up the drug addiction for a while until he gets clean and attends a support group meeting for addicts in law enforcement in (Season 3, Episode 16) "Elephant's Memory". Diane Turner Fans, less than pleased by his absence, started a"No Hotch, No Watch" boycott. : Summary: Almost a year after Maeve's death, Spencer reaches out to the recipients of Maeve's donated organs to reconnect with his lost love. After Reid gets back from the case, they plan to meet at a fancy restaurant until Reid sees a man gazing over at him. Who is he? Reid contracts anthrax during an outbreak in Maryland,[24] and is later shot in the leg protecting a doctor whose life is being threatened. With Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. If what you have is valuable enough, the federal government will work with you. Criminal Minds fans will know that Spencer Reid birthday is celebrated by the BAU team. Girls must have adored you in high school. He attended Caltech, where he rode his bike to classes. Spencer Reid is grieving the loss of Maeve Donovan. Cat Adams (Aubrey Plaza), a serial killer who made her debut in Season 11, quickly becomes infatuated with Reid, seeing him as her only "worthy opponent". Maeve was also the focus of a dangerous stalker who had been following her around, prompting her to stay inside her house most of the time and keep the curtains drawn and the doors locked. Completed reidxreader cases spence +21 more # 4 Spencer Reid Imagines by Mrs. Jones 597K 9.1K 39 [1][22] His fellow team members almost always introduce him as Dr. Reid. Dr. Maeve Donovan A full seven seasons after Gideon leaves in the first episode of season three, the BAU identifies their former mentor's body. Hotchner reveals in the first season that Gideon insists on introducing him as Dr. Reid because Gideon fears that, because of his age, Reid will not be taken seriously as an FBI agent. Do you know how many Friday nights I had where it was just me and a microscope? It was a stupid pun, but he laughed. Maeve Donovan - 2012 It was official. Official Sites [31] While filming the pilot, the show's FBI consultant informed Matthew Gray Gubler that there was nothing realistic about his character. [20] This does not bother the team, because while he has shown an ability to physically disarm suspects, his true talent is psychologically disarming them by forming airtight profiles. However, a waitress gives him a book, TheNarrative of John Smith, which was sent by her. Later, the actor admitted that the content was "very destructive to [his] soul.". : For many fans, Reid and Maeve's love story plot is the most heartbreaking in the series. I don't know. Blake later returns and questions his motives. Dr. Spencer Reid : Not true. Reid is reluctant because he fears she will disapprove of his appearance and their relationship will be ruined. You're gonna get her to tell me about him. Typically, the arc pops up throughout the rest of the show. Why? : Did you guys ever compare lists, the different people you dated? Until I saw him. Mafia bosses are regularly put into witness protection. Diane Turner However, she refuses because she doesn't want him to hurt Reid. The actor later told Variety that the situation was a misunderstanding, but his removal from the show is telling. "[26], In "Lauren", it is Reid and technical analyst Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) who react most strongly to the news of Prentiss' death (they are unaware that she faked her death in order to enter the Witness Protection Program). Left shocked and speechless, he starts walking to his left but then turns around and walks to his right. : Diane Turner Brewster originally asked to be killed off, and got her wish until she didn't. After Mandy Patinkin's departure, Gideon leaves the BAU with nothing more than a letter to his protege, Reid. For the first time in his life, Spencer Reid was in love. Dr. Maeve Donovan Diane Turner During a twisted game of Truth or Dare, proxy killer Casey Pinker forces JJ to reveal her deepest secret. Dr. Maeve Donovan : The episode does, at least, set up Morgan's eventual departure from the BAU in a believable way. Please. Maeve dies in front of Reid Dr. Spencer Reid is a lovable, awkward genius, and fans adore him for it. Diane Turner : And what do I have, Doctor? You have a brain that doesn't play by normal societal rules. At age 12, Reid graduated from high school. The episode ends with Reid and Maxine kissing. Technical Specs. Dr. Maeve Donovan [1] Reid and his mother have a very close relationship despite her condition. Maeve returns as a vision in the series finale (Season 15, Episode 10) "And in the End" after Reid sustains a brain injury. This angered William: "We're not statistics. Diane Turner Maeve (Beth Riesgraf), a geneticist, first met Reid (only virtually) when she took a look at his MRI scans to discern the cause of his headaches. In (Season 7, Episode 2) "Proof", while arguing, Reid reveals to Jareau that he almost started taking Dilaudid again when he believed that Prentiss was dead.[28]. "I think part of what makes [the episode] so hard is that the relationship between Reid and Maeve was so short-lived.". The horrifying scene shows Derek's tormentors frying his skin and displaying him on a makeshift cross. Barely making it past the first season, the newbie BAU teammate never fully vibes with the team. ][citation needed]. Yet, his on-screen persona frequently exhibits characteristics that are typically linked with Autism, such as social awkwardness, high intelligence, and challenges with communication and social engagement. : No. The federal government doesn't make deals with people like me. Reid starts a conversation with Austin, who works at the bar, and proceeds to do a magic trick in which he appears to jab a pen through the eye of a police sketch, but pulls it through, leaving the paper unscathed. Let's just say she took something from me that I can't get back, so I decided if I can't have my life, I'm gonna take hers. : Reid tries playing all possible chess moves in order to understand Gideon's motivations.[23]. When Reid discovers that his girlfriend has been kidnapped by her stalker, he and the BAU team band together to find her before it's too late. CBS. This goes unmentioned until Hotch is under investigation years later, and his interrogator brings it up. Although Reid offered once to help her, Maeve firmly denied his help, fearing the stalker would hurt him, even though she herself had no idea who her stalker was or if Reid was truly endangered. Coerced into a confession with a gun pointed at Reid, she admits that she's always loved him. "A Penrose Triangle?" She said. Just let us go, damn it! Sometimes they succeed. The pseudonym she used in her letters to Reid, which is mentioned in Zugzwang, Maeve was not Reid's first potential love interest, as he had brief relationships with actress. : By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. The higher-ups took notice of Moore and Vangsness' incredible chemistry, however, and made Garcia a full-time staple. I did. I don't love you. Diane Turner [22], Gideon is Reid's closest confidant on the team during the first two seasons, and often serves as a mentor to Reid. The moment haunts Reid's eidetic memory for the rest of the show's duration much to the disappointment of fans who wanted the storyline to disappear as quickly as possible. You can't build it. Genius is work, thousands of hours of work. Inside, she has written a quote by Thomas Merton; "Love is our true destiny. However, he calls her, warns her that he thinks her stalker might be inside, and tells her to leave. : I don't want to hear what she has to say. Instead of playing games as they have previously done, she wants to go on a date. Throughout the series, Reid shows a lack of interest when interacting with women. Sometime after "The Lesson", Reid continues calling Maeve, eventually getting to know her. Contents 1 Background 2 Season Eight 2.1 God Complex 2.2 The Lesson 2.3 Zugzwang 2.4 Alchemy 3 Season Nine 3.1 In The Blood 4 Season Twelve 4.1 Red Light 5 Season Fifteen 5.1 And in the End. After a grievous wound to the gut, she is taken to the hospital and apparently dies. U/Psychological_Bat865 wrote, "Honestly it's just the fact that Spencer watches her get shot that breaks my heart the most. ", BAU Supervisory Agent Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) is forced to kick Reid in order to allow him access to a gun in order to shoot a suspect. Diane Turner After several callbacks, he was hired. I did. Memoriam (S4 E7) It took Reid a long time to open up to his teammates at the BAU about his personal life and problems, and that included his mother. In the ongoing saga of Spencer Reid and Maeve, whom viewers finally saw a glimpse of in the Dec. 5 episode "The Lesson," the first attempt at meeting face to face was called off for fear of. I know what's waiting for me outsides. Luke and Garcia get the ending meant for Morgan and Garcia and many fans will never get over it. Diane Turner Later, she sees the killer, Robert Parker (Gabriel Olds), with another potential victim and intentionally spills her drink on the woman, pulling her away. Later, while being held at gunpoint by murderer Phillip Dowd (Timothy Omundson), Reid grabs Hotchner's backup Glock 26 pistol and kills Dowd with a headshot. I don't know who she is. When Hotchner says he is sorry if he hurt him, Reid points out that he was a child prodigy in a Las Vegas public school implying that he had suffered worse and tells Hotchner, "You kick like a nine-year-old girl". Spencer realizes that the man is not the stalker, and Maeve has already left. In "Truth or Dare", the Season 14 finale, Jareau confesses to Reid that she has loved him ever since they first met. This subplot comes to a nail-biting conclusion in season 8's Zugzwang. Though he is not injured, Reid struggles with guilt over "allowing" Prentiss' beating at the hands of Cyrus in "Minimal Loss". They call him for help a few times before he joins the team in person. Filming & Production If you're gonna kill me, you kill me, but I am not jumping, because I want to live long enough to see Spencer arrest you. : :

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