'Criminal Minds' Season 10 Spoilers: Shemar Moore 'Grateful' That Derek Gets A 'Girlfriend' [VIDEO]
In an interview dated September 11, Shemar Moore, who plays Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds, spoke about what fans can expect from season 10 of the CBS procedural.
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The actor spoke to Huffington Post Canada revealing that the next chapter of the show would feature "a lot of gems."
When asked if he could give away any spoilers for fans, the actor was pretty careful and restated most information that is already know like Jennifer Love Hewitt joining the cast. But he did say he was pretty excited about his character's love life being pursued in the series now.
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"Jennifer Love Hewitt has joined our cast. She's great ... and has naturally and easily fit into the ensemble," he said. "I'm grateful that Derek has a girlfriend. It's about time he got some! I'm glad the romance has shown new layers to the character. There are a lot of gems this season. This show is more character-driven than most procedurals."
The first promo video for season 10 of Criminal Minds was revealed on September 1, and its highlight a first good look at Hewitt kicking some butt with the BAU.
The actress, who plays Kate Callahan, the newest entrant to the BAU, is a striking new addition to the CBS crime thriller. In the clip, the team is pursuing a murderer who likes to hack off his victims' limbs and collect them. Kate is seen halting a car and nabbing a man at gun point. Hotch (Thomas Gibson) is seen talking to Kate, letting her know that he thinks she would be a "valuable asset" for the team, to which she adds, "I am like a boy scout." There is also a funny bit at the end of the clip, when she is seen asking David Rossi (Joe Mantegna) if they arrest the perpetrator could she do the honors, to which he says, "You might have to flirt for it."
The second and final part of the finale, Demons, aired on Wednesday, May 14 on CBS at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Season 10 will premiere on CBS on October 1.
Watch the preview here: