The cast is grabbing their go bags for season 2 — and a fan-favorite character might be making his long-awaited return. When finished its 15-season run on CBS, fans still wanted more from the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) agents. Thanks to Paramount+, viewers got their wish. The spinoff series, , premiered via the streaming service in November 2022. This time around, the returning BAU members (nearly every cast member from the original series reprised their roles) followed one serial killer across all 10 episodes: Elias Voit ( ). Before the first season of Evolution came to an end, Paramount+ renewed the show for season 2. “We’re thrilled to bring even more twisted storylines to our loyal fans of with the order of another season,” , chief programming officer of Paramount streaming, shared in a January 2023 statement. “The series has always been a consistent top performer for Paramount+, and fans have quickly embraced this new season with its more serialized elements.” The statement teased that there are “many dark twists and turns” still to come for the BAU. Along with more dark and twisty storylines, Evolution fans are also hoping for the return of as the famed Dr. Spencer Reid. He was one member of the original cast who did not appear in the first season of the spinoff — much to fans’ chagrin. Keep scrolling for everything to know about season 2: Since Elias Voit created a network of serial killers, it’s safe to say that his influence isn’t out of the picture just yet. Showrunner even teased that they’re “moving on with him involved” in season 2. “When Zach became Voit, we absolutely fell in love with his portrayal of this guy — this complicated creature,” Messer told in February 2023. “By the time the season ended we were like, ‘Can we keep playing with him? Is there a world where he’s in the next season? What does that look like?’ So, we have plans to do that.” (David Rossi), (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau), (Penelope Garcia), (Dr. Tara Lewis), (Luke Alvez) and (Emily Prentiss) are set to return. Unfortunately, the answer still seems to be “maybe.” “I wish that there was some promise that I could make to everybody, but it’s not my promise to keep,” Messer told about Reid’s return. Gubler, however, revealed that he’d be down to play the character once again. “I would be honored. I would absolutely love that,” the
Actor shared during a . “They did a newer spinoff of the show, but it was filming during a time when I was
shooting something else. But I can’t wait — hopefully it will soon work out.” confirmed in April 2024 that will guest star as the late Jason Gideon’s ( ) ex-wife, . The “brilliant biological psychiatrist” will be enlisted to “help the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit investigate a murderous conspiracy theory,” according to Paramount+. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in
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Apple News “Jill is reluctant to return to the bureau’s elite team given her complicated history with David Rossi and her dead ex-husband, Jason Gideon,” the description reads. “But soon realizes her specific skill set could help them uncover another clue to the elusive Gold Star mystery.” Paramount+ confirmed in April 2024 that season 2 is “currently in production.” The show doesn’t have an official release date just yet. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly