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'Criminal Minds': A.J. Cook gets two-episode goodbye
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Fans of Jennifer Jareau will be able to say goodbye to her on "Criminal Minds" this fall.A.J. Cook, who plays "JJ" on the CBS drama, is in fact leaving the show, but she said late Friday (June 25) that she'll get a couple of episodes to put a cap on her character's story line.
"Thanks for all the undying support but it's a done deal," Cook tweeted. "I'll be doing 2 eps to wrap up JJ. Excited for what's next and hope you'll come along! XO."
Fans have not been happy about Cook's exit, which "Minds" producers have said was a creative decision meant to freshen up the show. A new female character may be introduced farther down the line.
Meanwhile Paget Brewster, whose role was reportedly being reduced this season, has finalized her deal for Season 6. According to Deadline.com, she'll appear in 10 of the first 13 episodes this season, and likely most of the back nine as well.
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Personally, I'm not satisfied in any way. Nothing can justify AJ's departure and Paget's reduced screen time. They both did a great job and are very good actresses, it's terribly unfair. I feel anxious about Criminal Minds' future. I wish I could understand because all of this is such a non sense for me. I have no words. A proper exit is impossible for AJ because she doesn't deserve that. Concerning Paget, the idea of seeing her less, even 2 seconds, is too much for me, she doesn't deserve this either.
This channel makes me sick, it's disrespectful.
Concerning possible replacement for A.J. Cook on Criminal Minds, please, no more females with British accents or unintelligible Spanish accents (e.g. Delgado of Without a Trace). I'm tired of having to use closed captioning.
All of this is disgusting.
2 episodes - gee thanks. They'll probably marry her off in the first, and then kill her off in the second to give the other characters something to emote over.
Chauvenist !!! This show could do without Montegna. He does nothing but get paid for his part in the show. Leave the girls alone.
don't understand why the media is treating AJ Cook's two episode wrap-up as a big deal. Shows almost always write a character out instead of having them just disappearing.
Why are they trying to fix something that is not broke?
Wondering whether Paget Brewster is taking time off for a nose reduction procedure.
catty much Jill?
What is wrong with these people! the characters are awesome! and the show needs no more improvement! they only just got rid of haley so thats something that spices it up a little. Why jj??? she's awesome as, she's like their mom, what will they all do without their mom?