‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’: A.J. Cook on JJ Losing ‘Her Rock’ in Will

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18 Episode 3 “Time to Say Goodbye.”]

“I’m still mad,” A.J. Cook says of that devastating loss for JJ on Criminal Minds.

It was in the second episode of Season 18 that JJ was shocked when her husband, Will (Josh Stewart), collapsed at home, then died. His funeral is held in the third, and it features a formidable performance from Cook as JJ tries to hold it together and remain strong for her loved ones before breaking while delivering the eulogy. It also includes the long-awaited return from Matthew Gray Gubler as Reid shows up to be by JJ’s side during the tough time.