The overwhelmingly popular crime drama "Criminal Minds" hit the screens in 2005, and it featured characters and personalities that audiences could relate to without having to do the dangerous work of the Behavioral Analysis Unit. One member of the team has long been a fan-favorite due to his awkward personality and quirkiness.

is the absurdly intelligent teammate who graduated from high school at just 12 years old and prides himself on being a book nerd. When Spencer first joins the Behavioral Analysis Unit, he is met with apprehension from his cohorts before he ultimately proves to be a valuable asset.

While Reid becomes well-liked by his peers and uses his impeccable memory and smarts to the advantage of everyone in the BAU, he struggles with passing the test required to have a firearm.

This struggle causes his confidence to wane until he makes one move that changes everything.

Reid's pivotal moment comes when he is taken hostage

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