Fans are surely delighted after hearing the news that JJ and Prentiss (Paget Brewster) will return on Criminal Minds season 7 for good.
To give us more details about this casting news, here is an excerpt of the interview with EP Erica Messer by TV Guide.
There will surely be different reactions from the team and fans now that Prentiss is definitely alive. “There will be a lot of tension. Hotch [Thomas Gibson] and JJ [Cook] kept a big secret from the team. Ultimately. those kept in the dark will forgive the others when they find out Prentiss is alive.”
And what about Nichols exit? “It wasn’t an easy decision and it took a village to make it. Having eight characters on Criminal Minds seemed unlikely. Rachel is a real trouper and a pro. She walked into an incredibly difficult position and handled it with grace. The cast felt she fit in — we’re actually a funny group off-camera — and she will be missed by all of us who worked with her everyday.”
Will she wrap up her character’s story? “As storytellers we hate leaving threads undone. Creatively, there’s more to explore there. I won’t know for a bit if that’s a possibility.”
There is no doubt that the fans’ voices were heard. Their outcry made JJ and Prentiss’ return possible. “Our fans are some of the most loyal I’ve ever known. And they’re not shy. Their love for our show and investment in the characters is beyond encouraging. If their enthusiasm helped everyone see how important the unity of our team is, fantastic.”
You can check Criminal Minds Season 7 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.
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