Criminal Minds: 12 Hidden Details You Missed About Spencer Reid
2022/09/06
Reid Isn't Quite A Rookie In The Pilot Episode
Though he's treated as a rookie in season 1 because he's significantly younger than his coworkers, Spencer Reid isn't exactly brand new to the world of the FBI. He's clearly valued for his contributions to the team in the pilot episode but often treated like a kid because he's only 24 years old.
According to information slowly revealed over the course of the show, Reid joined the FBI at 22 years old. The show's premiere is set in 2005, with Reid joining in 2003. By the time he is introduced, he has two years with the FBI under his belt.
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