"Criminal Minds" season 12 has undergone through the most changes in the entire duration of the series after Thomas Gibson's exit during the start of the season. Thus, the ratings have reportedly died down since then and the network has allegedly been talking about getting the actor back in the show.
Thomas Gibson's Exit On The "Criminal Minds" Has Led To The Show's Ratings Dropping Down Evidently; Coming Episodes To Give Justice To That?
As it can be recalled, Thomas Gibson exited the show as Aaron Hotchner after he had an altercation with one of the producers of the show. He exited "Criminal Minds" season 12 without even an explanation as to why and he simply just left the BAU. This disappointed the fans so much since they believe that his character deserved more than how it was done.
It can't be denied that the ratings have evidently dropped down since Gibson exited the series. Thus, it has led to the speculations that the series will be cancelled and will no longer renew after season 12. "Criminal Minds" has been one of the longest running crime-drama series of the CBS network since it has been on television for almost 12 years now. Since the show has abruptly had their ratings dropped, there have been talks about having Gibson back on the show, or at least give him a proper exit. This will reportedly be done in the coming episodes, as they give justice to his character leaving the BAU.
Thomas Gibson Talks About Exit On The Show; Fans Still Pushing For His Return
The network has assumed that at Gibson's exit and actress Paget Brewster coming back on the series as SSA Emily Prentiss, the ratings of the show will still maintain. He fans have been excited at the news of Brewster coming back but Gibson's exit was not anticipated, let alone his exit from the series. The actor talked about the incident after it was announced that after what happened, he apologized for what happened. However, the production has already decided to let him go. After he shot the scene he intended to shoot that day, he went home and never got back on the set after that.
The network hasn't made any efforts to get him back on the show but the reports have been nonstop, and the low ratings might trigger his return. The fans will have to wait for an official announcement on the matter.
