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He is a [[genius]] and [[autodidact]] who graduated from a Las Vegas public [[high school]] at age 12. He is almost always introduced as Dr. Reid; Agent Hotchner revealed in the first season that Agent Gideon insisted on introducing him as Dr. Reid because Gideon feared that, because of his age, Reid wouldn't be taken seriously as an [[FBI]] agent. It has been revealed that he holds [[PhD]]s in Mathematics, Chemistry and Engineering, [[B. A.|BA]]s in Psychology and Sociology, and is working on a BA in Philosophy.<ref name="Masterpiece" /> He has an [[Intelligence quotient|IQ]] of 187, an [[eidetic memory]] that applies mostly to things he has read (he is shown occasionally to forget things he has heard, such as "that new tech girl's name"<ref>"Tabula Rasa", season 3, episode 19</ref>), and can read 20,000 words per minute.<ref name="Extreme Aggressor" /> |
He is a [[genius]] and [[autodidact]] who graduated from a Las Vegas public [[high school]] at age 12. He is almost always introduced as Dr. Reid; Agent Hotchner revealed in the first season that Agent Gideon insisted on introducing him as Dr. Reid because Gideon feared that, because of his age, Reid wouldn't be taken seriously as an [[FBI]] agent. It has been revealed that he holds [[PhD]]s in Mathematics, Chemistry and Engineering, [[B. A.|BA]]s in Psychology and Sociology, and is working on a BA in Philosophy.<ref name="Masterpiece" /> He has an [[Intelligence quotient|IQ]] of 187, an [[eidetic memory]] that applies mostly to things he has read (he is shown occasionally to forget things he has heard, such as "that new tech girl's name"<ref>"Tabula Rasa", season 3, episode 19</ref>), and can read 20,000 words per minute.<ref name="Extreme Aggressor" /> |
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In Reid's youth, his father abandoned the family when he couldn't tolerate his wife's paranoid [[schizophrenia]]. It was revealed in a later episode <ref>"Memoriam", season 4, episode 7</ref> that his father actually left because he couldn't bear all the stress of what Diana witnessed; their neighbor Mr. Jenkins killed a man with a baseball bat and Diana Reid got blood on her clothes when she went to see what happened. Reid once mentioned that he was victim of severe bullying in school, in one instance being stripped naked and tied to a goalpost in front of other students<ref name="Elephant's Memory">"Elephant's Memory", season 3, episode 16</ref>. Reid grew up learning nearly everything he knows from reading books, and listening to his mother (a college professor on 15th century literature)<ref>"The Fisher King, Part 1", season 1, episode 22</ref> read to him. Still, Reid knew that the way his mother was living wasn't healthy. When he was 18, he had his mother placed in a [[mental institution]]<ref name="Revelations">"Revelations", season 2, episode 15</ref>. Reid's mother still resides in that same mental institution, and Reid has stated that he sends letters every day because of the guilt he feels for not visiting her. Reid is also worried about the fact that his mother's illness can be passed on genetically; he once told [[Derek Morgan (Criminal Minds character)|Morgan]]: "I know what it's like to be afraid of your own mind."<ref>"Sex, Birth, Death", season 2, episode 10</ref> Reid is also considered to have a minor form of autism |
In Reid's youth, his father abandoned the family when he couldn't tolerate his wife's paranoid [[schizophrenia]]. It was revealed in a later episode <ref>"Memoriam", season 4, episode 7</ref> that his father actually left because he couldn't bear all the stress of what Diana witnessed; their neighbor Mr. Jenkins killed a man with a baseball bat and Diana Reid got blood on her clothes when she went to see what happened. Reid once mentioned that he was victim of severe bullying in school, in one instance being stripped naked and tied to a goalpost in front of other students<ref name="Elephant's Memory">"Elephant's Memory", season 3, episode 16</ref>. Reid grew up learning nearly everything he knows from reading books, and listening to his mother (a college professor on 15th century literature)<ref>"The Fisher King, Part 1", season 1, episode 22</ref> read to him. Still, Reid knew that the way his mother was living wasn't healthy. When he was 18, he had his mother placed in a [[mental institution]]<ref name="Revelations">"Revelations", season 2, episode 15</ref>. Reid's mother still resides in that same mental institution, and Reid has stated that he sends letters every day because of the guilt he feels for not visiting her. Reid is also worried about the fact that his mother's illness can be passed on genetically; he once told [[Derek Morgan (Criminal Minds character)|Morgan]]: "I know what it's like to be afraid of your own mind."<ref>"Sex, Birth, Death", season 2, episode 10</ref> Reid is also considered to have a minor form of autism, likely [[Asperger syndrome]]. <ref>http://tvdramas.about.com/od/criminalminds/a/matgraygubint.htm</ref> |
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After being kidnapped by a serial killer with multiple personalities, Tobias Hankel (played by [[James Van Der Beek]]), Reid was tortured and drugged over two days.<ref name="Revelations" /> This led to Reid developing an addiction to the narcotic painkiller [[Dilaudid]]. This problem was discovered by [[Aaron Hotchner (Criminal Minds character)|Hotch]] and [[Jason Gideon|Gideon]] over time, as well as an old friend of Reid's in New Orleans<ref>"Jones", season 2, episode 18</ref>. Reid has since become clean and has attended a support group meeting for addicts in law enforcement<ref name="Elephant's Memory" />, at which he admitted that he'd been experiencing cravings recently and spoke of the teenage suspect shot in front of him before being interrupted by a page from work. Reid has luck almost as bad as the Biblical [[Job_(Bible)|Job]]. Once he and Prentiss were held hostage by a cult led by Benjamin Cyrus (played by [[Luke Perry]]). Though he was not injured, Reid struggled with guilt over "allowing" Prentiss's beating at the hands of Cyrus.<ref>"Minimal Loss", season 4, episode 3</ref> Reid also contracted [[anthrax]] during an outbreak in Maryland<ref>"Amplification", season 4, episode 24</ref> and was later shot in the leg protecting a doctor whose life was being threatened<ref>"Nameless, Faceless", season 5, episode 1</ref> (although this was done to coincide with [[Matthew Gray Gubler]] needing crutches after having knee surgery). |
After being kidnapped by a serial killer with multiple personalities, Tobias Hankel (played by [[James Van Der Beek]]), Reid was tortured and drugged over two days.<ref name="Revelations" /> This led to Reid developing an addiction to the narcotic painkiller [[Dilaudid]]. This problem was discovered by [[Aaron Hotchner (Criminal Minds character)|Hotch]] and [[Jason Gideon|Gideon]] over time, as well as an old friend of Reid's in New Orleans<ref>"Jones", season 2, episode 18</ref>. Reid has since become clean and has attended a support group meeting for addicts in law enforcement<ref name="Elephant's Memory" />, at which he admitted that he'd been experiencing cravings recently and spoke of the teenage suspect shot in front of him before being interrupted by a page from work. Reid has luck almost as bad as the Biblical [[Job_(Bible)|Job]]. Once he and Prentiss were held hostage by a cult led by Benjamin Cyrus (played by [[Luke Perry]]). Though he was not injured, Reid struggled with guilt over "allowing" Prentiss's beating at the hands of Cyrus.<ref>"Minimal Loss", season 4, episode 3</ref> Reid also contracted [[anthrax]] during an outbreak in Maryland<ref>"Amplification", season 4, episode 24</ref> and was later shot in the leg protecting a doctor whose life was being threatened<ref>"Nameless, Faceless", season 5, episode 1</ref> (although this was done to coincide with [[Matthew Gray Gubler]] needing crutches after having knee surgery). |
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| Dr. Spencer Reid | |
|---|---|
| 'Criminal Minds' character | |
| First appearance | "Extreme Aggressor"[1] |
| Created by | Jeff Davis |
| Portrayed by | Matthew Gray Gubler |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Spence, Pretty Boy, Kid |
| Title | FBI BAU Supervisory Special Agent |
| Occupation | FBI agent |
| Relatives | Diana Reid (mother) William Reid (father) Daniel (uncle) Henry (god-son,via JJ)[2] |
Spencer Reid (played by Matthew Gray Gubler) is a fictional character from the television series Criminal Minds.
He is a genius and autodidact who graduated from a Las Vegas public high school at age 12. He is almost always introduced as Dr. Reid; Agent Hotchner revealed in the first season that Agent Gideon insisted on introducing him as Dr. Reid because Gideon feared that, because of his age, Reid wouldn't be taken seriously as an FBI agent. It has been revealed that he holds PhDs in Mathematics, Chemistry and Engineering, BAs in Psychology and Sociology, and is working on a BA in Philosophy.[4] He has an IQ of 187, an eidetic memory that applies mostly to things he has read (he is shown occasionally to forget things he has heard, such as "that new tech girl's name"[5]), and can read 20,000 words per minute.[1]
In Reid's youth, his father abandoned the family when he couldn't tolerate his wife's paranoid schizophrenia. It was revealed in a later episode [6] that his father actually left because he couldn't bear all the stress of what Diana witnessed; their neighbor Mr. Jenkins killed a man with a baseball bat and Diana Reid got blood on her clothes when she went to see what happened. Reid once mentioned that he was victim of severe bullying in school, in one instance being stripped naked and tied to a goalpost in front of other students[7]. Reid grew up learning nearly everything he knows from reading books, and listening to his mother (a college professor on 15th century literature)[8] read to him. Still, Reid knew that the way his mother was living wasn't healthy. When he was 18, he had his mother placed in a mental institution[9]. Reid's mother still resides in that same mental institution, and Reid has stated that he sends letters every day because of the guilt he feels for not visiting her. Reid is also worried about the fact that his mother's illness can be passed on genetically; he once told Morgan: "I know what it's like to be afraid of your own mind."[10] Reid is also considered to have a minor form of autism, likely Asperger syndrome. [11]
After being kidnapped by a serial killer with multiple personalities, Tobias Hankel (played by James Van Der Beek), Reid was tortured and drugged over two days.[9] This led to Reid developing an addiction to the narcotic painkiller Dilaudid. This problem was discovered by Hotch and Gideon over time, as well as an old friend of Reid's in New Orleans[12]. Reid has since become clean and has attended a support group meeting for addicts in law enforcement[7], at which he admitted that he'd been experiencing cravings recently and spoke of the teenage suspect shot in front of him before being interrupted by a page from work. Reid has luck almost as bad as the Biblical Job. Once he and Prentiss were held hostage by a cult led by Benjamin Cyrus (played by Luke Perry). Though he was not injured, Reid struggled with guilt over "allowing" Prentiss's beating at the hands of Cyrus.[13] Reid also contracted anthrax during an outbreak in Maryland[14] and was later shot in the leg protecting a doctor whose life was being threatened[15] (although this was done to coincide with Matthew Gray Gubler needing crutches after having knee surgery).
Reid is a good map-reader, always doing the geographic profiling and reading maps for Morgan as they chase down suspects.[16] He also has a talent with words, and is the team's go-to linguistic profiler. Dr. Reid is also almost never seen behind the wheel. Hints are given to his lack of driving abilities, as one time when Morgan handed him the keys, JJ and Emily exchanged horrified expressions.[17] Reid also rarely goes to arrest a suspect, preferring to monitor the team. When he does arrest a suspect, he is often seen securing the victim.
References
- ^ a b "Extreme Aggressor, season 1, episode 1
- ^ "The Instincts", season 4, episode 6
- ^ "Plain Sight", season 1, episode 4
- ^ a b "Masterpiece", season 4, episode 8
- ^ "Tabula Rasa", season 3, episode 19
- ^ "Memoriam", season 4, episode 7
- ^ a b "Elephant's Memory", season 3, episode 16
- ^ "The Fisher King, Part 1", season 1, episode 22
- ^ a b "Revelations", season 2, episode 15
- ^ "Sex, Birth, Death", season 2, episode 10
- ^ http://tvdramas.about.com/od/criminalminds/a/matgraygubint.htm
- ^ "Jones", season 2, episode 18
- ^ "Minimal Loss", season 4, episode 3
- ^ "Amplification", season 4, episode 24
- ^ "Nameless, Faceless", season 5, episode 1
- ^ "Normal", season 4, episode 11
- ^ "The Angel Maker", season 4, episode 2