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I have just learned that Mandy Patinkin will no longer be on Criminal Minds. It comes as a huge shock to me, and if you would like to read an article concerning his leave, here it is:
http://criminalmindsfanatic.blogspot.com/

I for one am at a loss for words. It seems as if the show began to crumble after the first season. From loosing Elle to loosing Gideon, I feel as if the show cannot hold unto its caracters.

Not to mention how this will affect the show's plot, for I have read that the first seven episodes were already written and that they will have to be redone because of his departure.

All in all, I am completely flabergasted and hope that the show will continue on.

Discuss your opinions or facts concerning this news if you wish. sweatdrop

I can't believe that he would leave. I personally loved his character and am really sad to see him go.

If they have Gideon shoot himself I will never watch CM again. I already don't know if the show can survive without Patinkin, but he was the reason I started watching it in the first place.

In my personal opinion, Gideon's leave seemed pretty natural. He knows that his death wouldn't solve anything and bring about more suffering to the BAU team. So he just leaves and probably won't come back.

I'm sure the show will continue, or at least I hope it does. Stupid strike!