Lucifer star Aimee Garcia plays psychologist

For years, Aimee Garcia had to deal with the devil from “Lucifer.” Soon she will be joining “Criminal Minds” and will be examining the psyche of some people.

Actress Aimee Garcia, known from Lucifer, will soon have to deal with criminals again, because Deadline reports that she has acquired a major guest role in the now 18th season of the returning crime series Criminal Minds aka “Criminal Minds: Evolution” on Paramount+. “Criminal Minds” was already renewed for another round of engagements in June 2024. In Germany, the series is currently running on Disney+ and Sat.1 (on free TV).

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Who does Aimee Garcia play in “Criminal Minds”

Garcia will appear in several episodes as Dr. Julia Ochoa, a leading neuropsychologist who is tasked with helping an important patient recover from brain trauma.

If one had to speculate, this described patient could be the serial killer Elias Voit (Zachary Gilford), who was released from his special custody in the 17th season finale and immediately became the victim of a brutal beating because it was revealed who he really is.

Dr. Ochoa also clashes with Alvez (Adam Rodgriguez), who would like a more aggressive approach in dealing with the patient in question.

Where else do you know Aimee Garcia from?

Garcia is also known from series such as Dexter, Woke and the series version of Rush Hour, but also from the Hallmark Channel series “The Case of Mystery Lane”, from which the second film “Death Is Listening” is being released in the USA.

What happens next with “Criminal Minds” in season 18?

Showrunner Erica Messer had admittedly TVLine confirmed that the Gold Star storyline is over, but that the BAU will continue to deal with serial killer Elias Voit. “He did serve up a twist with Gold Star because he wanted to send us on a new journey.” But what did he distract us from? His network.” He means his network of killers and criminals…