'Criminal Minds' Season 11 Spoilers, News & Update: Derek Morgan's Exit Paves Way For Paget Brewster's Return

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By Catherine Martin , Parent Herald Mar 31, 02:12 am

Last week, "Criminal Minds" fans were disheartened after Shemar Moore's abrupt announcement that he is leaving the show. Fans couldn't think "Criminal Minds" without Derek Morgan but as the old passage goes, "the show must go on."

For those who are still broken following Shemar Moore's exit in "Criminal Minds," this report will likely give you a reason to smile. Someone from the BAU team will return. No, it's not Shemar Moore but another character that "Criminal Minds" fans love and want to see again.

According to WUSA9, Paget Brewster will return in "Criminal Minds" Season 11. Agent Emily Prentiss, a former BAU team member and current Interpol, tracks a serial killer and she will ask the help of the BAU after learning that the UnSub's next target is America. Actually, she will work with them to catch the killer.

Executive producer Erica Messer believes that Paget Brewster's return in "Criminal Minds" season 11 is just timely following Shemar Moore's exit.

"We really wanted to do something big after Shemar [Moore] left," Messer told TV Line. "and there's nothing greater than bringing back our sweet Emily Prentiss. Paget was adorable at first, like, 'Is there too much Prentiss in this story?' I was like, 'Nooo, there is no such thing!' So yeah, we were thrilled to have her back."

Meanwhile, Parent Herald previously reported that fans want Emily Prentiss back in "Criminal Minds" Season 11. Fans find Emily Prentiss skilled, knowledgeable, sympathetic and calm. She has a distinct personality that makes her stand out amidst the chaos and trouble she's in. In fact, she remains calm and level-headed during discussions with the criminals, which is an advantage to the team.

Paget Brewster's character departed in "Criminal Minds" Season 7 and, after four seasons, she's back to awe the viewers and bring some light to fans who can't still move on with Derek Morgan's decision to quit FBI and be a family man.

Are you happy that Paget Brewster is finally coming back to "Criminal Minds" season 11? Are you excited to witness Agent Emily Prentiss in action in the upcoming episodes? Share your thoughts below.