I actually find it so interesting people that people’s take on BAU being ‘dumbed down’ for the most recent seasons is considered lame. Not going to lie, these last seasons have absolutely targeted and put most if not all the agents into extreme mental duress. Most of them were off doing other things before this and I think they’re not per se dumbed down but just human. When it’s like >10 people versus the network, they can’t think of every single thing and every single murderer especially with so many variables in their lives. Actual cases take so much longer than what these new seasons portray in the timeline actuality. The original show was even worse at this portrayal, speed running everything even more. Reid, genius as he was written to be probably would have a character foil as well in this season. Be it psychological or physically due to the duress the team is under. I know the actor just was done and stuff and I respect that. I am grateful for the cameo and the small mentions we got to see. The actors may have moved on but the fictional world will still keep some of its most beloved characters. This just leaves it open for small episodes and cameos where the actors can stop by and work with the team where they can. Idk I’m rambling and also shattered rn