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The fat lady is finally warming up for the fine folks at the BAU. CBS has announced it has renewed the long-running Criminal Minds TV show for a 15th and final season. As of now the plan is for the final season to consist of just 10 episodes, which will cap the series off with an impressive total of 325. Variety reports they will shoot, “back to back” with the 14th season, which is currently in production.
A CBS law enforcement procedural, Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Adam Rodriguez, Daniel Henney, and Aisha Tyler. The crime drama follows the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) out of Quantico, Virginia. The BAU remains dedicated to understanding predators’ motive and triggers, in order to stop them before they strike again.
Criminal Minds: A Look at the Ratings
The 14th season of Criminal Minds is averaging a 0.75 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.68 million viewers. Compared to season 13, that’s down by 24% and 18%, respectively. Find out how Criminal Minds stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
Here’s more, from Variety:
The show has also not been without controversy during its run. Most recently, Variety exclusively reported that the show’s long-time director of photography, Greg St. Johns, had faced multiple accusations of abusive behavior and sexual harassment towards crew members. St. Johns has since left the production. Prior to that, series star Thomas Gibson was fired from the show after an on-set altercation with a producer.
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What do you think? Are you still watching the Criminal Minds TV show? If it were up to you, would CBS cancel or renew Criminal Minds past season 15? Sound off in the comments.
I love Criminal Minds. Please do not cancel it!!!
Please don’t cancel Criminal Minds. It is my favorite show.
I have rarely watched CM since Thomas Gibson was suspiciously fired. As I watched reruns I realized more & more that Gibsons character provided the moral center of the show. He went from a laughing happy young father to a rarely smiling serious man dedicated to taking down as much evil as was possible. Without Gibson providing that leadership in the character of Hotch the other Characters seemed somewhat lost & as much as I loved Emily she was much better in her original role and weak as Team leader. Another great loss was Shemar Moore as Morgan. He provided… Read more »
I really think the show should go on. Past season 15. Many people will miss this show. I’m sure the cast some anyway want to do other things but really sad about this….
Please renew Criminal Minds past season 15. I have seen all the episodes and continue to watch reruns. It is my favorite program. I love all the characters and the story lines. I wish it was on an hour earlier.
Please keep this show on the air. I have watched every episode from the very beginning. CBS should take a poll from viewers before considering cancelling such a wonderful show. Where can we vote to keep it on?
love the show have watched from the beginning would be sad if went off
Please renew…my all time favorite show!
I hope they continue the show. It’s my favorite.
I have watched from the very beginning here in the uk. My whole family love it, it’s the best show ever.
I’ve been a faithful viewer from the beginning. Where can we petition to try to prevent next season being the last?
I love this show I have watch everything they have aired!! I’m very excited that they will be making another season. Shoot I would live to be an extra.. =) but I cant wait to watch!!!
I am a huge fan of the show. I’ve seen every episode. I would love for this show to continue past 15 seasons. I would be really sad when this show ends. Please do not let season 15 be the last season. CBD will lose a lot of viewers if they cancel this show.
I like it, keep it on!! A fan for years!!
Get rid of some of the stupid shows!!
Come on fans post your votes!!
I love criminal minds have watched every episode more than once and will continue to do so I would love for the series to be renewed after season 15 I will sorely miss my weekly fix if it is cancelled