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.
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 am sad about the end of criminal minds. I have watched from the first show. The stories never get dull. So sad.
Still one of my favorite shows.Needs more Spencer.I watch every episode.
Please DO NOT cancel the show!! I’ve been watching since the first episode. Plus I watch the reruns every Wednesday on Sundance. I would have the dvd’s too if they didn’t cost over $200. It’s a great show with great characters and great actors/actresses, PLEASE don’t cancel it. I think if you (the writers) rewatch some eppys from the first several seasons you will be able to see the difference in how the episodes seem to be written between then and now. I’m sure there could be and episode or 5 with Hotch too and of course Morgan. Hotch being… Read more »
Please don’t cancel the show! I love it. I watch every episode and it is my go to show when nothing else is on.
I really love the show I have watched all the episodes this far, they should continue with more shows
I’m a huge fan,seen every episode & ❤️ The characters/actor! I wish for this show to Never end as it’s 1 of the few things I look forward to each week!
This show should definitely continue! It blows away any other crime-drama show on tv! Canceling this show will probably mean I’ll never tune into CBS again because their other shows aren’t very good and can’t remotely compare. They should go for 20 seasons at least!
Criminal minds is my favorite show and has been for years and years. I watch the reruns on Netflix. Please don’t cancel the show…it needs more hype and more advertising. People forget about the show and everyone loves the show. The stories are always great and the show makes you think. Please renew don’t end the show!
I have been watching criminal minds from the beginning. I’ve seen the changes of staff but the show is still awesome no matter whose on, the stories are on point. I think it can go longer than 15 seasons please renew. I’m still watching the reruns on ion. Bring back Shamar Moore.
I have been watching criminal minds since the beginning, have watched the reruns over and over again. I would truely love to see criminal minds renewed. The stories are great. The cast and their stories, the family they are as well as their individual stories are wonderful human stories. Please please renew.
It should continue for more than a 15th season. The stories and cast are great! Maybe if there was more stories on the cast there might be more viewers. I love the show!
I have been watching Criminal Minds from the beginning and total enjoyed that TV program. I was quit upset when y husband told it was being cancelled, so please do not cancel Criminal Minds.
I love Criminal minds. The only season I didn’t like was when Spencer was in prison. That got old. Otherwise love the new characters. Please keep it on. I would be crushed if it went off the air now.
I love the cast of criminal minds. They are the best I will miss them so much if they end the series
My heart is breaking! I do not want Criminal Minds canceled. I have watched every show2 numerous times. Please don’t cancel it!
I am sick to death about this cancellation. Why on earth would they cancel a d… great TV Show. It is the only one with any substance.
I’ve not ever missed an episode! I will miss it greatly. I’ve tried to think of my favorite character and have decided my favorite is the entire crew. Like a little family. Y’all will be missed.