After a long absence, Matthew Gray Gubler will make his much-anticipated return as Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds: Evolution, but only for a brief appearance in a single episode of Season 18. Fans of the franchise have eagerly awaited Gubler’s return, as his character and fellow agent Matt Simmons (played by Daniel Henney) were previously written off as being on an assignment. Although Gubler won’t be featured heavily in the new season, his return is a momentous occasion for longtime fans of the series. Let’s see what role Spencer Reid will play in the evolving storyline!