Characters they love, care for and learn from.
Each one of them found its place in the BAU and the audiences hearts.
Some of them will even return for theParamount+ revival.
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Derek Morgan
Derek Morgan was everyones favorite muscle, tough yet caring character for eleven seasons.
Hotchner became a fan favorite for his behavior as chief, talent, and his love for his family.
Sadly, his wife died at the hands of an unsub.
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Her expertise, past, and personal life made her a well-rounded character that everyone loved to watch.
JJ is one of the characters who showed her personal life the most.
She stayed until the very end, making the show feel like home.
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From the beginning, he was a fan-favorite character because he felt extremely real.
He was beyond smart, but relatable because he was dealing with issues members of the audience could understand.
Every position she occupied, she did with dignity and grace, making her a fan-favorite character.
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Each character brings something special to the show, and Prentiss did so by being the BAUs mother.
Her return for the revival is a huge deal for the fans.
He joined during Season 3 after Gideons exit and became everyones favorite Italian author with multiple ex-wives.
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Rossi made the BAU his family, cooking for them and hosting several important events at his house.
Throughout the seasons, fans get to learn about his past, his marriages, and his daughter.
He was always an important support for the team and a father figure to most of them.
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Penelope Garcia
Penelope Garcia was without a doubt the heart and soul ofCriminal Mindsfor fifteen seasons.
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