After years of silence, Mandy Patinkin, who portrayed the beloved Jason Gideon in Criminal Minds, has finally opened up about his time on the show and why he chose to leave. From his struggles with the show’s dark themes to his personal reflections on the impact of the role, Patinkin’s revelations shed new light on his abrupt departure. Let’s explore what he had to say and how his time on the series shaped his career.