We all enjoy a good crime thriller and the most recently Criminal Minds: Evolution episode has lots for viewers to enjoy—including the episode’s murderer. The FBI’s BAU has a new serial murderer to look into in each episode of the rebooted series even though it is weaving a connected plot. And with each new chapter, a plethora of new cast members have joined the show. But who exactly makes an appearance in episode 5 of Criminal Minds: Evolution?
Release Date And Synopsis For Criminal Minds: Evolution Episode 5
The fifth episode of the revived series premiered on Paramount+ on December 15 in the US, and on Disney+ worldwide on December 16. The BAU team is charged with uncovering the killings of several young DC socialites, whose bodies were discovered covered in razor-sharp tooth marks in the episode titled Oedipus Wrecks.

To uncover the vicious killer, the team must use some unconventional measures, but the investigation is hampered when a link to a prominent politician is discovered.
Who Are The Characters of Criminal Minds: Evolution Episode 5?
Criminal Minds’ most recent episode, as usual, focuses on the BAU team and features several brand-new characters as the week’s criminals and victims. Cast members for episode 5 include:
Main and recurring
- Joe Mantegna as David Rossi
- A.J. Cook as Jennifer Jareau
- Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia
- Aisha Tyler as Dr Tara Lewis
- Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez
- Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss
- Josh Stewart as William LaMontagne Jr.
- Nicholas D’Agosto as Deputy Director Doug Bailey
- Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green
- Zach Gilford as Elias Voit
Guest stars
- Beth Broderick as Senator Martha Reeves
- Luke Benward as Benjamin Reeves
- Richard David as Mitch Nevins
- Jacqueline Piñol as Dr Judith Mertz
- Monica Azcarate as Jessica Sayer
- Allie Davis as Rose Clark
- Bernardo Peña as Gregory Neyland
- Diana Tanaka as Dr. Harvey
- Candelaria Viotti as Claire

Star Spotlight on Guests
Luke Benward as Benjamin Reeves
Luke Benward becomes the job of the assassin in episode 5. After being introduced as an UnSub (Unknown Subject) with visible teeth, Benjamin Reeves, the son of prominent senator Martha Reeves, is later identified.
After making his playing debut in the 2002 movie We Were Soldiers as a young child actor, the 27-year-old actor has twenty years worth of performing experience. Luke has made appearances in several recent television shows and movies, including Ravenswood, Good Luck Charlie, See Dad Run, The Goldbergs, CSI, Still the King, Measure of a Man, Life of the Party, Grand Isle, and Playing God.
Allie Davis as Rose Clark
Rose Clark, a young government worker and the episode’s tragic murder victim appear with Benjamin in the opening scene. Allie Davies, who was born and raised in California, plays Rose. Since making her acting debut in 2016, she has had roles in Catfish: The TV Show, NCIS, Morning, The Abduction Project, and Tristan 23.
Richard David as Mitch Nevins
Born in Ohio but raised in Atlanta In episode 5, Richard David plays Mitch Nevins, Benjamin’s assistant. Richard has ten previous roles to his credit, including his shady Criminal Minds character and performances in Chicago Med and Chicago PD, Ruthless, Empire, and the 2022 movie Christmas With My Ex.
Jacqueline Piñol as Dr Judith Mertz
Jacqueline Piol has previously been on Criminal Minds, but her last appearance as Dr. Judith Metz was in the premiere episode of season 11. The actress, who has an impressive 70 roles to her credit, is most known for her time on Bosch as Julie Espinosa. She has also been in American Horror Story, General Hospital, CSI: NY and the PlayStation Spider-Man games, where she provides the voice of Rio Morales.
Beth Broderick as Senator Martha Reeves
Actress Beth Broderick, a stalwart of the acting world, plays Senator Martha Reeves in episode 5. She has approximately 100 credits to her name and has been on television since the 1980s. Notable performances include those in the TV shows Walker, Sharp Objects, Bosch, Under the Dome, Lost, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and the most recent Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Monica Azcarate as Jessica Sayer
Finally, Monica Azcarate, who plays Jessica Sayer, a victim of one of Benjamin’s assaults, brings us to a close. Since making her acting debut in 2015, the actress has starred in movies like The Afterparty, Natasha Hall, The Price We Pay, and The Struggle Is Real.
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