Dr. Spencer Reid, the youngest member of the Behavioral Analysis Unit on the hit T.V. show Criminal Minds, never fails to win over the audience's hearts. Here's ten reasons why he is the best character on the show, which is extremely hard to do with an amazing cast and character list:
1. He always chimes in with random facts that no one else would possibly know.
Always relevant and super quick!
2. He's emotionally hurt.
His character gets the short end of the stick so many times but he persists on. We have gone through it all with him and we feel for him.
3. He loves his mom.
He supports her through her Alzheimer's and always remembers to call and visit. He even saved her life on one occasion. His father left at a young age and he never forgets to take care of her and be there for her the way she was for him.
4. He's a true romantic at heart.
His poor, fragile, naive, little heart isn't ready for what's coming. And the way he talked about Maeve is almost poetic.
5. He loves his friends/team.
I mean c'mon, the BAU isn't your average workplace. JJ even makes him her son's godfather and Morgan names his child after him. He is always there for him and he knows they will always be there for him.
6. He gives great advice.
He may be young but his voice speaks wisdom of a much older, wiser man.
7. He is brutally honest.
No one spats the truth like Dr. Spencer Reid.
8. He does Magic!
And who doesn't love a good magic trick?? Whether he's using it to cheer up a sad child or charm a bartender, he executes it flawlessly.
9. He embraces the fact he is different.
He knows everyone sees him as a little strange, but he doesn't care. His high IQ and strong intuition is why he is an irreplaceable member of the BAU.
10. He knows when to crack a joke.
He can be the smart guy, but that doesn't mean he can't also be the funny guy.
I'm sorry, but no one can convince me that Spencer isn't the best character on criminals minds. Shout out to Matthew Gray Gubler for playing the role better than anyone else ever could. To me, there is no criminal minds without him.
