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Criminal Minds: No Season 12 for Shemar Moore

by Cindy McLennan, March 24, 2016

 Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Bad news, baby girls (and boys), the lovely and talented Shemar Moore is leaving CBS‘ Criminal Minds TV series. Executive Producer Erica Messer has released a letter, honoring the beloved actor, who has played SSA Derek Morgan for 11 seasons.

Embedded in the letter is a video of Criminal Minds stars stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, A. J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Kirsten Vangsness sharing their thoughts on working with Moore and his departure. Watch it, below.

Here is the CBS introduction, followed by Messer’s letter:

 

Posted on Mar 23, 2016 10:05pm

After 11 seasons as SSA Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, Shemar Moore is retiring his bullet-proof vest. Following the episode “A Beautiful Disaster” on Wednesday, fans discovered that Derek Morgan, who survived a harrowing kidnapping, is leaving the BAU to focus on life with his family.

As Shemar starts a new journey, Executive Producer Erica Messer shared a touching message from the Criminal Minds team:

All of us at Criminal Minds are sad to say “see you later” to Agent Derek Morgan. Even sadder that our friend Shemar Moore isn’t on set anymore. It was definitely a surprise that he wanted “To leap,” as Shemar said, “to try new things.” For those reasons, we have nothing but love and respect for him and his choice. But it doesn’t mean we can’t also be really, really sad.

It was important that we honor a character who has grown with us for over a decade, which is why we wrote the 3-episode arc for Morgan. Those final episodes were directed by fellow actors with the last one co-written by his “baby girl,” Kirsten Vangsness. Thomas Gibson got things started with an amazing journey in “Derek,” followed by our milestone 250th episode directed by Joe Mantegna. Matthew Gray Gubler helmed “A Beautiful Disaster,” helping Shemar and Morgan walk out with a proud, determined stride. One that we’ve been honored to have on our team for eleven years.

As you’ve seen since the beginning, the BAU doesn’t just survive change, they thrive in it. After they stop to mourn the loss of what was, they adapt. This is what makes our heroes relatable—they have to shift and settle in to what becomes their new normal, just like the rest of us when we’re faced with unexpected changes. And sometimes good things happen, too. Old friends come back to “work the case.” Next week, you’ll see Paget Brewster reprise her role as Agent Emily Prentiss helping kick off the last four episodes of the season.

The end of this year will remind you why the BAU is the best of the best at catching the worst of the worst. We’ll introduce you to new foes like ones played by Devon Gumersall and Frances Fisher. And we’ll bring back one from your nightmares—Mr. Scratch. The surprising finale will leave you knowing our fight for good has only just begun.

On behalf of the cast and crew, thank you for cheering us on every week. We’re so privileged to entertain you through stories about these elite heroes. The BAU knows the bad guys outnumber the good so when one of them leaves, they have no choice but to keep going. Even though they’re finishing the season an agent down, they’ll keep up the fight because the BAU wouldn’t have it any other way.

Meanwhile, what will the cast and crew miss most about the man behind Derek Morgan? Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, A. J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Kirsten Vangsness share their emotional goodbyes. Watch:

 

 

What do you think? Are you a fan of the Criminal Minds TV show? Will you still watch a 12th season, even without Shemar Moore? Tell us!

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I’m am very upset at the fact that he has left it just doesn’t feel right especially his connection with Reed, and Garcia smh i’m so disappointed. I’m just sad i will miss him. It wont be the same

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December 29, 2016 11:02 am
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I will but I am heart broken that Shear is leaving

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May 19, 2016 6:43 pm
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I have watch all the seasons never missed an episode but morgon is not going to be in season 12 no more baby girl no more criminal minds for me he made the show loved it when he said baby girl i think they should end the show now so sad he gone miss u x

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March 30, 2016 7:48 pm
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I would always watch Criminal Minds it just gets better I miss the old characters but new ones fit in Love the stories which is why I watch

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March 29, 2016 8:31 pm
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Sherry

This is a great show. I will miss Mr. Moore but hopefully they will bring in someone more compelling than the woman they added this year – she is boring. The rest of the cast is fantastic.

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March 27, 2016 5:37 pm
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I’ve watched CM”s since day one and I will be a fan till the very end. I loved Shemar/ Derrick and will always love him. I will miss him in the show of course, and the show won’t be the same without him, but I’m still a fan of the show so I will continue to watch the show.

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March 27, 2016 1:47 pm
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Yes!

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March 26, 2016 12:30 pm
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I hate to see him go, he’s definitely easy on the eyes. Most of all, he’s an awesome actor, he will be missed

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March 26, 2016 11:25 am
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