Criminal Minds season 13 episode 16 spoilers: Is Linda Barnes still around?

If anyone out there was still curious as to how long Linda Barnes is going to be around Criminal Minds, we can at least tell you this: The character is going to still be a part of season 13 episode 16. This installment entitled “Last Gasp” is going to be yet another reminder that the BAU at the moment is under tight watch from the reasonably-authoritarian Barnes, who is doing just about anyone in their power in order to ensure that the BAU is running the precise way in which she wants it to. She’s proving herself to be a commandeering presence and in many ways a distraction — she may want the same thing that the rest of the BAU does in justice, but she could keep the team from going about business in their typical way.

For a little bit more news when it comes to the story of Criminal Minds season 13 episode 16, be sure to take a look at the attached synopsis:

“Last Gasp” – Away from the watchful eye of the FBI’s assistant director of national security, Linda Barnes (Kim Rhodes), the BAU meets in secret to investigate an UnSub who appears to be kidnapping and photographing young women, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, March 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

We do hope that this story is going to be one with a few interesting turns, but also one where Linda starts to realize that the BAU don’t need to be someone watching over them like a helicopter parent. At this point it feels pretty clear that they know how to do their job and don’t need anywhere near the same focus that they once did.

For those wondering, Criminal Minds season 13 will be returning with new episodes on Wednesday, March 7; we are absolutely going to have some more news on what’s next coming up in that episode, so check back soon! (We need to know if Prentiss is coming back!)

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