The ‘Criminal Minds’ Star Who Says the Show Broke Him Mentally and Left Him Begging for a Second Chance in Hollywood

Why Mandy Patinkin Left 'Criminal Minds': Inside His Emotional Decision to Quit the Intense Crime Show

Mandy Patinkin, renowned for his role as SSA Jason Gideon on “Criminal Minds,” experienced a profound disconnect with the show’s dark themes, leading to his unexpected departure after just two seasons. Known for his earlier, more tempered role on “Chicago Hope,” Patinkin’s venture into “Criminal Minds” presented a stark contrast in content and tone, which … Read more