Thomas Gibson Leaving Criminal Minds?
May 22nd, 2009 - 1:31 am ICT by GD
- The season finale of Criminal Minds left viewers wondering whether one of its leading characters will return on the show in its next season. In the last few months the rumor mills were working overtime with reports of the mess happening on the sets of the popular TV show with a number of writers leaving the show without giving any plausible explanation. It was also reported that one of the leading characters on the show might be leaving it for good, and after the finale episode, viewers seem rather convinced that Thomas Gibson is the one getting the axe.
However, Gibson wrote a letter to his fans last month that read: “Hi CM Fans, Thomas here. I just wanted to say that in response to all the conversation on the blog, that I love playing A. Hotchner on Criminal Minds; that we have the best crew, cast, writers, and production staff in the world. I have loved working on the show for four seasons and look forward to many more. I realize that none of this could happen without the support of our fantastic fans. We count ourselves very lucky to have so dedicated and enthusiastic an audience as you. Thanks for watching and we look forward to providing you with great shows for a long time to come. - Thomas Gibson.”
In spite of the reassurance from Gibson, fans are concerned that his term with the show might be up because the season finale showed his chances of survival were unlikely. In addition there are reports that a number of contracts on the show, including those of writers and a few leading actors are due to be renewed but may not be given the new lease. CBS said that the show would be back for its fifth season but said nothing about its cast or crew.
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May 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 am
I know that Mr. Gibson is a juvie and I was wondering if Reid was too, it seems to be alluded to that fact sometimes, and I thought I’d write up and get help on dealing with mine( and my diet and my insulin - I’m not overweight I just have no pancreas!)!
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I LOVE CRIMINAL MINDS AND ALL THE CAST MEMBERS AND I ESPECIALLY LOVE THOMAS GIBSON I HAVE LOVED HIM SINCE I’VE SEEN HIM ACT SEVERAL YEARS AGO. SO I THINK THE OLD SAYING “IF IT AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX TRY TO FIX IT” GOES WELL HERE. SO TO ALL THE CAST MEMBERS AND CREW OF THIS WONDERFUL SHOW KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND THE FANS WILL DO ALL WE CAN TO KEEP THE SHOW GREAT.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 am
Thomas Gibson, along with the entire cast, are the very essence of this show. I’ve never seen a cast that fits so well together. The writers are excellent and I agree with Jennifer’s post - if it’s not broken, don’t try and fix it. I sure would hate to hear that Hotchner was gone! I’m just believing he killed the intruder in the finale - that’s the only way I’ll sleep good until next season ;)
May 24th, 2009 at 10:06 am
I love crininal minds. Don’t change any of the cast members especially Thomas Gibson.
May 28th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I love criminal minds, Please leave as is, like everyone has said everything is good the way it is cast,writers,everything.
May 30th, 2009 at 11:02 am
This is one of the few tv shows I even watch and that I always make time in my busy week for. I was already SO disappointed when Gideion left, they can’t take Hotch away too!!!! I love the show! The cast and writers need to continue as is!!
June 13th, 2009 at 7:07 am
If the show doesn’t have the same cast, I will NOT be watching. I was ok when Elle left(I didn’t really like her character), upset when Gideon (loved him!) left - if they change the cast anymore or remove one more of the cast members (especially Reid) I just wont’ tune in anymore and from what I can see CBS and the other networks do not have any good prospects for the 2009 Fall season…
June 16th, 2009 at 7:09 am
You’ve said it T!Let’s ALL band together- that’s how they kept Cagney and Lacey together!
July 26th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I hope Hotch, Morgan, Reid, JJ, and Prentiss will stay… I also don’t want Rossi and Garcia to leave… And I defently want Gideon back… t
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm
If Thomas goes, so do I. Nuf said.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
All the characters portray very well on their part. Removing one of those characters can harm the show…
September 19th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I think the above people said it best…don’t change the cast if anyone goes I go.
October 20th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I LOVE Criminal Minds and the cast is what makes the show!! I was really upset when Gideon left. Hotch HAS to stay along with Reid, Morgan and Garcia. Please DO NOT MESS WITH A GREAT SHOW !!!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Thomas gibson has been my favorite since darhma and greg so please hope he stays
November 5th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I just watched cr last night — what’s going on — Gibson stepped down — don’t like changes!! Leave Gibson in charge. If a character needs to change — remove the woman in charge of the unit — not a very nice character — she doesn’t work within an otherwise great team! The tension that the writers are trying to create with her doesn’t work. If Gibson leaves or is demoted — CR is off my list of shows to watch. The formula worked before — changes questionable!!
November 6th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I am getting tired of devoting myself to a show (and this is a great one)and having the powers that be make changes that ruin the heart of the show..I hated to see Gideon leave..I was shocked to see Hotch step down even if its temporary it worries me when people mess with a good thing..I am a lover of Morgan’s but it changes the rythm of the show..Keep Gibson!!!Don’t mess with the only show I would buy all seasons of the series on dvd..
November 6th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I watched the same thing happen to a similar show, The Profiler, several years ago. Ally Walker was the only person I had heard of when I began watching, but the chemistry between all the actors worked and it was a good show until Ally decided she could not handle the content of the show and wanted off. They replaced her, but the magic was lost and the show was canceled.
Mandy Patinkin wanted out of Criminal Minds just as he did out of Chicago Hope. While I think he’s a good actor; he’s unreliable. Quite frankly, I was surprised CBS even offered him Gideon after the stunt he pulled on Chicago Hope, but suck it up guys, Gideon will not be back.
Now some idiots have decided for whatever lame brain reason to shake up the cast of CM. The chemistry between this cast and the roles they play, even though I wasn’t initally sure about Joe Mantegna, is awesome. To change anything will cause one of the best shows on any network to have the same fate as The Profiler.
Some know it all, already axed The Unit; the only decent show to watch after hours of Sunday football games.
If CM is changed with Morgan as the leader permanently or the character of Hotch is gotten rid of I will no longer watch the show. The show works as it is; why mess with it? Is it PC to have some woman come in and shake things up by demoting a white man and replacing him with a black? People today are sophiscated enough to understand that a man of Morgan’s caliber doesn’t have to be in charge because he’s black. He’s there because he’s good and brings his own specialty to the table; their equal in every way.
Let the show stand or fall on its own merit as is.
November 28th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I simply love Criminal Minds. Please do not change anything.The chemistry between the cast is great. Why did Gideon leave?
November 29th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I am a fan of CM, I seldom watch TV, but look for this show. I was upset when Mandy P. left, just as I was upset when he left Chicago Hope; I suppose he’s very wealthy not to need to work. Joe M. turned out to be a good replacement, I wasn’t sure at first; but it works. You CAN NOT remove Gibson as being in charge. The chemistry as is works well, with each in their prospective roles. Don’t mess with a good thing. Morgan is exceptional at being the one to chase the bad guys, keep him in his role as “tuff” guy. You’ll lose me if you make changes.
December 7th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Thomas Gibson is the glue that holds the rest of the cast together. His story line that started last season and came to the horrifying conclusion this season has deepened his character with a new sense of deep feelings not shown before. Every member of the cast is wonderful and all fit together into the excellence of this exceptional show. I will watch as long as it is on.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:15 am
thomas has the looks! i luv u! ur like my fav. i also like matthew gray gubler. he is cute but ur hot!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:21 am
i look for to watching the show, it Thomas Gibson does not appear on the show i will be disappointed and am sure many many other will be.
January 11th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I LOVE Criminal Minds!! I am ver addicted to it! If Thomas Gibson leaves, it won’t be the same. Bring Gideon back, too!!!
January 28th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
i truly enjoy watching cm as been said many times there is nothing you can do to improve the show,except how more of it.gideon was my favorite,now it would be hard to choose.so just leave it along and just reap the rewards
January 30th, 2010 at 3:50 am
hello, cm fans! greetings from lisbon-portugal! I love cm, never miss or missed one! but i agree with you all, thomas out, iam out too!! New season starts this monday 21h30, on cable channel AXN- portugal, so I look forward!!!!Aaron is in a crises sure, we are sympathetic BUT…renew him! make him find a nice woman to make him smile more often! To continue loving Jack, to take the weight out of Aarons shoulders at the end of the day!I don’t know! A female doctor, some episode about a serial killer who pursuits nurses, or doctors or a victim he wasn’t able to kill,SOMETHING!!”Refresh” Aaron, he needs it, but dont put him out of leadership or out of the show! Or WE ALL…OUT!got it?Fans arent kiddin’ here, we all go serial killers on stop watching CM!!LOL!!God bless and good luck 2u all!Lia_ladylumps!
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 am
hello, my son Tylaa, hooked me up with the show ever since that i lock myself in my bedroom so am not disturbed, if i was a married woman i think my husband would of left long time ago.
I think maybe the producers of the show should perhaps consider shooting the show here in Beautiful Nassau, BAHAMAS,
Sherry C. Wells
Nassau,BAHAMAS
February 25th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I just watched CR - extremely disappointed at TG stepping down from leadership role. I really think the “boss” woman has to go if anyone should go. Morgan is a great actor and plays an excellent role — but he does not present as the “leader-type” as TG. This is a very solid team but I don’t now what planet the writers or whoever is making these changes is from — seriously considering writing this show off my schedule! I think the fans of CR should consider boycotting such changes by not watching!!!
March 6th, 2010 at 6:51 am
PLEASE TELL ME CM WILL STAY THE SAME. I THINK JOE M. IS DOING GREAT AND FIT RIGHT IN BUT THAT IS ALL THIS SHOW CAN TAKE. NO MORE CHANGES PLEASE.
March 6th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Liked last episode. Without being too horrific — story of kidnapped children was handled very well — touching. Thought management of the team was also handled quite well. Each team member exhibited their individual strengths and leadership abilities. Good to see TG not in a demoted position. Tension over management of the team is NOT a positive inducement for watching the show.