Fans of the Criminal Minds reboot, Criminal Minds: Evolution, are eagerly anticipating the return of Matthew Gray Gubler's character, Spencer Reid, who was absent from the first season. Although no explanation has been given for his absence, it is speculated that he is teaching other agents as instructed by Emily Prentiss in season 13. Despite Gubler's busy schedule, there is hope among fans that he will return in the second season, which is set to premiere in the fall of 2023.