Adam Rodriguez recalls how one unforgettable six-hour “lunch meeting” with showrunner Erica Messer convinced him to join Criminal Minds back in 2016, despite his hesitation after a decade on CSI: Miami. What started as a casual chat turned into a genuine connection built on trust and creative chemistry—setting the tone for years of collaboration that made him fall in love with the show all over again. Let’s watch as Adam reflects on why returning to Evolution feels like coming home to family.