However, Reid falls asleep and wakes up the next day realizing Gideon never showed up.

What Did Gideon’s Letter to Reid on Criminal Minds Say?

After the case, Reid goes to Gideon’s private cabin and discovers he’s not there.

Mandy Patinkin as Jason Gideon, Criminal Minds cast

This came to a head after his friend, Sarah, was brutally murdered and he worked her case.

Does Gideon Die on Criminal Minds?

These flashbacks give fans new insight into what made Gideon the person and agent he was.

Mandy Patinkin as Jason Gideon in Criminal Minds

Gideon then made one more appearance in a flashback fromCriminal Minds' final season, Season 15.

Why Did Mandy Patinkin Leave Gideon Role on Criminal Minds?

He left us completely in the proverbial lurch."

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In 2012, Patinkin broke his silence withNew York Magazine, explaining his decision to leave the series.

I thought it was something very different.

It was very destructive to my soul and my personality.

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After that, I didnt think I would get to work in television again."

All 15 seasons ofCriminal Mindsand both seasons ofCriminal Minds: Evolutionare streaming on Paramount+.

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