Criminal Minds’ Diana Reid does not die in the series, as she even made a few cameo appearances during the season finale.
Criminal Minds marked the conclusion of its 15-year run in 2020 when the show was cancelled. During the time of the series’ run, it had many memorable recurring guest appearances.
One of those popular and recurring guest appearances was by Jane Lynch as Diana Reid, who is Dr Spencer Reid’s mother. Diana first appeared during season one and continued to appear sporadically until the season finale.
Who is Diana Reid?
Criminal Minds’ Diana Reid is Dr Spencer Reid’s mother. She is considered a genius like her son, despite the fact she has schizophrenia. Diana raised Spencer as a single mother.
Therefore, when Spencer turned of age, he decided to admit his mother into a mental centre called the Bennington Sanitarium. Following her admission, Spencer would send his mother letters every day.
Criminal Minds: Who killed Reid’s mom?
Dr Spencer Reid’s mother, Diana, did not die in Criminal Minds. However, her life was on the line during season 12. In this season, Diana fell victim to Cat Adams’ plan to take her vengeance on Reid.
Diana was also responsible for giving Reid the key clue that Cat was behind his incarceration, and his subsequent freedom during the season. The next time that Diana would appear on the show was during the season finale.
Criminal Minds: What did Reid’s mom do in season 15?
During season 15, Jane Lynch returned as Diana Reid on Criminal Minds. Her return was as a mother-figure to her son, as she consoled him over losing his love interest, JJ.
Moreover, her last appearance as a comforting mother was after Reid’s shooting, where he almost died in the hospital. The episode was the series finale titled And in the End.
Why did Criminal Minds end?
There are two primary reasons for Criminal Minds’ cancellation. The first was the steady decline in the viewership numbers for the latest seasons of the series.
Secondly, the upkeep of the show considering that it had been running for 15 years, which made it more expensive to keep than to let go.
Where can I watch Criminal Minds?
All 15 seasons of Criminal Minds are all available to watch through Paramount Plus.
Moreover, the newly established paid-subscription video-on-demand platform also provides behind-the-scenes moments, along with other additional content on the popular CBS crime procedural drama.
Hence the platform is considered the best platform to binge the series.
Final thoughts
Criminal Minds concluded its final season in 2020 after a 15-season run as one of CBS’ flagship shows. The series was filled with memorable recurring guest appearances.
Jane Lynch as Diana Reid, Spencer’s mother was one of the fan-favourites. So much so, that Lynch reprised her role for the season finale and did not die in the series.