Criminal Minds is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by Jeff Davis, and is the original show in the Criminal Minds franchise. Check out the latest photos from Criminal Minds including Thomas Gibson & more. Full galleries of casts, backstage, and show pictures from CBS. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness Leave the Show? May 22, 2017 3:36 PM EDT. The season finale of Criminal Minds ended on a humdinger of.

Criminal Minds' Shemar Moore says goodbye to his character Derek Morgan. Ladies prepare yourselves, there will be no more 'baby girls' uttered around the BAU. After 1. 1 seasons Shemar Moore has stepped away from Criminal Minds and his beloved character Derek Morgan.

On Wednesday night, it was revealed that the brawn and the big heart of the crime fighting team was going to stop hunting serial killers to focus on his family. Scroll down for video Saying goodbye: After 1. Wednesday night, Shemar Moore stepped away from Criminal Minds and his beloved character Derek Morgan. The man who bought agent Morgan to life, Shemar, says he plans to do the same too. The 4. 5- year- old actor is leaving the show after a torrid season - his character was nearly tortured to death, he found love, a wife and had a baby - and he could not be happier. Change of focus: It was revealed that the brawn and the big heart of the crime fighting team was going to stop hunting serial killers to focus on his family. Announcing Shemar's departure after an incredibly long run, Executive Producer Erica Messer to the cast in a letter which CBS has now shared with fans, the move may be a shock to some but it was a welcomed one by the veteran star,Erica said: 'All of us at Criminal Minds are sad to say ''see you later'' to Agent Derek Morgan.

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Even sadder that our friend Shemar Moore isn't on set anymore. But it doesn't mean we can't also be really, really sad.'And these 'new things' include one of television's most eligible bachelors - and best small screen six packs - finding someone special to settle down with. The star was previously dating soccer player Shawna Gordon, however, it is not known if they are still together. Shemar told TV Line: 'I need balance in my life. I love what I do for a living, I love it from ''action'' to ''cut'', but I also want to walk my dogs, travel, get married, have kids.

I want balance, and it's hard to do with the schedule that we have.'Shemar went from being on the Young & The Restless to being on the CBS drama, so this marks his first proper break in 2. Torture Chamber Full Movie here. He further explained to The Hollywood Reporter: 'I've been working hard for 2. I want to be excited again and do what I wasn't free enough to do: learn a language, travel and play piano.'However, Derek fans need to have hope, as the actor did not rule out a guest spot return at some point.'I need balance in my life': The man who bought agent Morgan to life, Shemar, says he plans to explore his options with new acting projects as well as get married and have kids. Never, say never: Derek fans need to have hope, as the actor did not rule out a guest spot return at some point. He told TV Line: 'If Erica calls me and says, ''We need Derek to do such and such,'' as long as it's not long- term and I'm not locked into something, but I can just go dance with my friends and family, yes, yes, yes,'His friends and family, as he calls the, also played a big role in his final episode, A Beautiful Disaster, as it was directed by co- star Matthew Gray Gubler (who plays Dr. Spencer Reid) and co- written by Kirsten Vangsness (who plays Penelope). His fellow co- stars Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) and Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) directed the two previous episodes in the three episode farewell arc.

His family: His co- stars played a big role in his final episode, A Beautiful Disaster, as it was directed by co- star Matthew Gray Gubler (second from left) and co- written by Kirsten Vangsness (not pictured). Thomas Gibson (left) and Joe Mantegna (third from left) directed the two previous episodes. Before the show aired Wednesday night, Shemar posted Derek Morgan's 'official' department portrait saying: 'Tonight I will give you my heart. His on and off screen bromance with co- star Matthew is renowned in television circles with each considering themselves brothers. Some fans have always wanted something more from them both so Matthew took to Instagram posting a fan image of the pair in a shirtless loving embrace. Final farewell: Before the show aired Wednesday night, Shemar posted Derek Morgan's 'official' department portrait saying, 'Tonight I will give you my heart'The actor write: 'SPOILER ALERT* Shemar, we will all miss you on criminal minds. I was as proud to direct your final episode as I was to pose for this photo realistic painting with you at the mall.'Shemar is the second original cast member to leave the show - but did so on much better terms.

Back in 2. 00. 8, Mandy Patinkin, who played Jason Gideon, abruptly left after just two seasons due to creative differences. Fan favourites: His on and off screen bromance with co- star Matthew is renowned in television circles wbut some fans have always wanted something more from them both so Matthew took to Instagram posting a fan image of the pair in a shirtless loving embrace.