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'Criminal Minds' Showrunner Defends Killing Off a Beloved Character

Season 19 of Criminal Minds got off to a rough start when a beloved character was killed in the premiere. During the Thursday, May 28, return of the hit Paramount+ series, Luke (Adam Rodriguez) was mourning a personal loss while helping the BAU solve a case. It wasn’t until the end of the two-episode premiere that viewers found out his dog, Roxy, had to be put down. “I don’t think we can ever be prepared anytime anything has ever happened with a beloved character — whether they’re four-legged or not,” showrunner Erica Messer exclusively told Us Weekly. “If you don’t have a pet, you certainly k...