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‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’: A.J. Cook Talks JJ’s Grief, Reuniting With Matthew Gray Gubler & More
- The Criminal Minds: Evolution episode aired on May 22, 2025, on Paramount+ and featured Will's funeral with Reid present to support JJ and her sons.
- Will's death occurred off-screen in Season 18, episode 2, leading to this emotional funeral scene where JJ struggles to process her grief.
- At the funeral, Prentiss reflects on the unique and rare bond shared by Will and JJ, while JJ delivers a heartfelt eulogy, reading from Will’s notes including sentiments like, "In every lifetime, I will seek you out and love you even more."
- The episode ends with JJ and Reid alone at the graveside embracing before walking away together, while Bruce Springsteen’s "If I Should Fall Behind" plays softly in the background.
- Will's death initiates a season-long exploration of JJ’s grieving process as a single mother, marking a new personal journey within the series.
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'Criminal Minds' star A.J. Cook on Will's death and Matthew Gray Gubler's return
The star also chats about being slapped by the late Linda Lavin ("what an honor") and acting opposite her sons, who play her TV sons Henry and Michael. Michael Yarish/Paramount+ A.J Cook and Matthew Gray Gubler reunite on the latest episode of 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'JJ (A.J. Cook) and the rest of the BAU gather for Will's funeral in the latest episode of Criminal Minds: Evolution.The episode also features the return of fan-favorite Spencer R…
Did 'Criminal Minds' Hint at a JJ, Reid Romance After Will's Shocking Death?
JJ’s husband, Will, just died on Criminal Minds — but did her reunion with Reid hint at their future romance? During the Thursday, May 22, episode of the Paramount+ show, Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) appeared at Will’s (Josh Stewart) funeral to show support to JJ (A. J. Cook) and her sons. The group shared a hug before Reid joined the rest of his former team: Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness), Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster), Luke Alvez (Adam Ro…
After A.J. Cook Explained Why Matthew Gray Gubler Returned To Criminal Minds, I'm Hopeful It Will Happen Again
Criminal Minds' tragic death turned into triumph for fans who have been waiting for Matthew Gray Gubler as Spencer Reid, and AJ Cook explained how it happened.
Who Dies in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3? Will?
Photo Credit: Paramount Plus Wondering if Will LaMontagne Jr. dies in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3? The longtime fan-favorite, played by Josh Stewart, faces a sudden medical crisis in Episode 2, leaving viewers shocked and J.J.’s world turned upside down. As the BAU grapples with Voit’s return and a disturbing new case, tragedy strikes closer to home. Here’s what we know about Will’s fate and how it changes the course of the season. Does W…
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