Criminal Minds: Evolutionseason 4 will focus on a long-overdue character, confirms showrunner Erica Messer. To date, the procedural has done a pretty good job of balancing its cast, and giving them mini arcs and problems to overcome, but then season 3 got bogged down with the Voit amnesia plot twist, and the quest to take down The Disciple.
Because of this, some characters felt a little sidelined, and didn’t get to do as much as they should have throughout the course of the season. In fact, there is oneCriminal Minds: Evolutioncharacterin particular who deserves a personal arc in the coming season, and who has been long overdue a focused storyline.
PerTVLine, Messer was asked about whether viewers can expect any personal arcs for Luke or Penelope in season 4, and confirmed that the former will be the subject of focus. She talked abouthow Luke is overdue a strong story, and teased that he is looking at a greay season for himself. Read Messer’s full comment below:
TVLINE | In Season 19, are there any personal runners for Luke (Adam Rodriguez) and/or Penelope?
Yeah, Luke has a lot going on this season.
TVLINE | Oh, good. He’s overdue.
He’s overdue. He has a lot going on. You’re wondering in Episode 1, but it really kicks off in Episode 2, and he has a great, great season ahead for him. Adam’s directing the episode that we’re shooting today, so he’s both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. He has a great, great season.
What This Means For Luke’s Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 Story
It’s Time For Things To Get Serious
While Luke was still an important part ofCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, and the BAU team, he spent a lot of the season as the comic relief. His relationship with Tyler Green was unexpectedly great, and there could be a lot more from that partnership. However, it’s time for Luke to have a more serious arc.
Messer does not go into detail about what Luke’s arc might entail, but teases that it is a great season, and that actor Adam Rodriguez also directs an episode. Whether the plot revolves around his New York roots, his romantic feelings for Penelope, or something else entirely, a personal arc for Luke is something to look forward to.
Our Take On Luke Getting A Personal Arc
The Character Deserves Some Time In The Spotlight
Luke is a charming, likable, and goofy character, but he deserves to be more than simply comic relief, and giving him a rich, deep personal arc could do wonders for the character. Rodriguez is a highly talented actor, and would have no problems shouldering the weight of a Luke arc, and it’s time the show let him.
And the hope will be thatCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 4 is going to craft a compelling and interesting arc for Luke that will help shape his character’s journey moving forward.
Criminal Minds: Evolutionhas always worked best as a show when focused on the BAU team, and arcs that spill into their personal lives. And the hope will be thatCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 4is going to craft a compelling and interesting arc for Luke that will help shape his character’s journey moving forward.
