No, Aaron Hotchner and Emily Prentiss did not get together romantically on Criminal Minds.
The Nature of Their Relationship
Throughout their tenure on the popular crime drama Criminal Minds, the characters of Aaron Hotchner (portrayed by Thomas Gibson) and Emily Prentiss (portrayed by Paget Brewster) maintained a strictly professional relationship. As members of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), their interactions were characterized by mutual respect, strong professional trust, and a shared commitment to solving complex cases.
Acknowledging Fan Hopes
Despite the absence of a romantic storyline between them, a significant portion of the Criminal Minds fanbase expressed a desire for Hotch and Prentiss to develop a romantic relationship. The show's creators were aware of this fan interest. Executive producer Erica Messer even revealed that a particular final scene involving Hotch and Prentiss was specifically crafted as a nod to these dedicated fans who had always hoped for a romantic pairing between the two characters, even though such a development never materialized within the series' narrative. Their bond remained one of deep camaraderie and professional admiration, not romance.
