Does Penelope Garcia return to Criminal Minds?

Criminal Minds fans, Penelope Garcia is back! Everyone’s favorite BAU tech analyst posted a video from set, and viewers of the show’s 15 original seasons are beside themselves with excitement. Paramount+ confirmed that the show will be returning, exclusively on the streaming service.

Why did Penelope leave in season 15?

In episode nine Face Off, the penultimate ever episode, Penelope it was revealed she had handed in her resignation. This was so she could put her hacking skills to the test at a Silicon Valley-based private research company fighting against the climate crisis.

What happens to Penelope in Criminal Minds?

So, why did Penelope leave ‘Criminal Minds’? As “Face Off,” the first half of the Criminal Minds finale reveals, the witty analyst bid farewell to the team to seek out new challenges and put her unparalleled hacking skills to use at a Silicon Valley-based private research company fighting against the climate crisis.

Who does Garcia end up with?

Garcia eventually becomes involved with an old flame, Sam. In the final episode of season 15, “And In the End…” , Luke Alvez asks her out for dinner, an offer which she happily accepts.