Who replaced Jennifer Love Hewitt's Kate Callahan on Criminal Minds? Details explored

Criminal Minds (Image via Youtube/@TV Promos)
Criminal Minds (Image via Youtube/@TV Promos)

Criminal Minds is one of the most popular American crime dramas and is about a group of FBI profilers in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). They mainly employ psychological and behavioral indicators to track down and apprehend unknown offenders known as "unsubs." The series premiered on CBS in 2005 and returned in 2022 as Criminal Minds: Evolution on Paramount+.

With 18 seasons and a rotating cast, major characters like Gideon, Hotchner, Reid, and Garcia became fan favorites.

In Season 10 of Criminal Minds, Jennifer Love Hewitt played Kate Callahan but left to focus on her family, and in Season 11, she was replaced by Aisha Tyler. She played the cool-headed and astute forensic psychologist Dr. Tara Lewis, and Tyler received recognition for her outstanding performance.


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The criminal drama series Criminal Minds revolves majorly around a group of FBI profilers who investigate the nation's most dangerous offenders. Kate Callahan debuted as a new member of the BAU in Season 10.

As a former FBI undercover agent, she possessed exceptional intuition and sensitivity, and Jennifer Love Hewitt played the part. Her performance was widely praised by the fans. With this, the actor immediately established herself as a valuable member of the squad.

Hewitt is one of the most well-known actresses. She rose to prominence with series like Party of Five and Ghost Whisperer, but she left Criminal Minds after only one season. This was mainly because she wanted to focus on her family, as she was pregnant at that time.

Thus, after the Season 10 finale, Kate, her character, discreetly left the show, and to compensate for Hewitt's absence, Aisha Tyler joined the show as Dr. Tara Lewis in Season 11. As per the show’s unique storyline, Tara is a forensic psychologist who approaches profiling with composure and intelligence.

She immediately adapted to her position and provided a new viewpoint to the BAU. Due to the positive reception to her performance, Aisha continued to appear on the show for more seasons.

Aisha Tyler is a skilled actress, comedian, and TV host. She previously appeared as Andrea in Ghost Whisperer, Dr. Charlie Wheeler in Friends, and Lana Kane in the cartoon series Archer.


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Edited by Sroban Ghosh