It was reported late last night by Ausiello that AJ Cook, who plays Jennifer “JJ” Jareau on CBS’ Criminal Minds has been cut from the show. His sources confirmed that the producers opted not to pick up her option.
In addition, he is reporting that Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss on the show) “is in talks to remain a series regular, although her episode count is expected to be reduced.”
Both decisions were made “for financial reasons.”
While I’ve never been a huge fan of either character, I don’t like the decision to break up the BAU team. What do you think?
Female characters have never been the strength of Criminal Minds.. with one notable exception, the excellent Penelope Garcia. Ellie, JJ and Emily was simply not written "interesting" enough. While I still miss Gideon, I hardly shrugged when Ellie left. And while I share your sentiment about splitting up the team, it's about the sum of the team, not the two characters being left behind. I have no idea what this will do with the dynamics of the team, sometimes characters who in themselves seem unimportant do contribute to the overall feel of the show. And I do feel the team (in the field) needs a female perspective, so I hope Emily doesn't get cut down too much. While Garcia is a hot contender for favorite character, she's still mostly office personell, and I prefer it remain so.
I think that the CBS executives have lost their mind. Letting JJ go should not be an option. There are a lot of fans of the show that say that they will not watch the show anymore. Maybe the executives should give back some of their big salaries in order to keep JJ on the show. Fat chance that will happen. Sounds like some of the executives at CBS should go some where else. Now the ratings for CBS will go even lower. Another bone head decision. Thanks CBS for nothing.
I really like Jennifer Jareau's character she is a real asset to the show. I am a regular viewer and I would be so disappointed if she left. And on a personal level she should be as famous as Kim Kardashian because of her looks and the fact that she is blonde and that she is smart without compromising standards not fit for teens or any women, And she isn't pamela lee with a ton of makeup on. so really nobody should let her go anywhere.
Do not like the “new” lookalike JJ. She has no personality. They say money was not the issue but I find that hard to believe. JJ had a calming effect on the “team” that drew them together.
Do not like the “new” lookalike JJ. She has no personality. They say money was not the issue but I find that hard to believe. JJ had a calming effect on the “team” that drew them together.
I don't happen to believe that money was not the issue in letting her go. She was charismatic with a calming effect on others. The "new" lookalike replacement just doesn't cut it! As a fan of CM I would be delighted to see JJ back. WHAT IS THE REAL STORY!! for letting her go.
Do not like the "new" lookalike JJ. She has no personality. They say money was not the issue but I find that hard to believe. JJ had a calming effect on the "team" that drew them together.