Will Criminal Minds return for another season? Recently, showrunner Erica Messer spoke with TVLine about the CBS TV show’s season 13 finale and season 14 renewal chances.
The long-running crime drama follows the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) out of Quantico, Virginia. The cast includes Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Adam Rodriguez, Daniel Henney, and Aisha Tyler.
In the interview, Messer revealed season 13 of Criminal Minds will end with a cliffhanger:
We haven’t really been able to do anything like this, where an FBI agent has been missing, and then when he’s found, presumed dead, we see that he learned how to survive as a victim for over a year. This guy was trying to solve a case not with profiling skills but VICAP skills, and his almost-naivete got him caught, by serial killers.”
And what about a 14th season? Messer says she’s hoping CBS will renew Criminal Minds so the cliffhanger can be resolved during the show’s 300th episode:
There is no greater way to launch a season than to say ‘our 300th episode.’ Our show has been through the wringer so many times, and we have such a great, loyal fan base that has been with us throughout all of these changes, I would certainly hope that we get that opportunity, to celebrate 13 years of stories.”
Earlier, EP Harry Bring suggested CBS has already renewed the series, but CBS has yet to confirm.
Criminal Minds airs its two-hour season 13 finale on CBS tonight, April 18th, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
What do you think? Do you watch Criminal Minds? Do you want a 14th season?
Please renew Criminal Minds for Season 14. It is one of the BEST shows around in TV world.
I love Criminal Minds it’s a must see program. I look forward to every new season. I hope to see this program go for years to come. I would be lost without my Criminal Minds. Can’t wait for Season 14
Criminal Minds is must watch TV. Please renew the show and adds cameo appearance by Hotch and Morgan
Frank, I do understand why Thomas Gibson was fired, but, I totally agree w/ you about a cameo appearance by Hotch. The story line was that he retired to spend more time w/ his son. What if there’s an episode that hits close to home, wherever they’re living?
please keep this show on the air for Season 14 and BEYOND … I never miss watching EVERY episode and it would be a shame if it was cancelled.
This show and this team has been in my home since the day they started me and my granddaughter are criminal minds junkies and Reid my ever so sexy of a man please don’t cancel this show
Please don’t let this end it’s fantastic
After seeing every episode of Criminal Minds, a show of this magnitude can not end in a cliffhanger not being resolved. There must be a season 14 not only for the fans but for the actors to have closure to a wonderful and intriguing show. There are so many directions the writers could take to keep the fan base and bring in more viewers. It is not a lost show yet! Please renew for more seasons!!!!
Please renew Criminal Minds. My husband and I love this show even with the many cast changes but love the newest cast members too.
I hope criminal minds will be renewed. The cast is too large now but I wouldn’t miss a week. If you cut two people it wouldn’t be as confusing as this season. It is hard to follow so many people talking at the same time. Please renew
Sandy, I do agree. I do love the additions of Alex (I always thought it was Adam) Rodriquez and Daniel Telley. I think the one person that the team could lose is Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis). I do like her character, but, if someone has to go, I would choose her. Matthew Gray Gubler was often MIA during Season #13. I don’t want Joe Mantegna’s Rossi to retire. I think it was only in Season #13 that Daniel Telley (not sure I’m spelling his last name right) appeared, but I’m really enjoying his character. One gone and I think… Read more »
Love Criminal Minds. Hope it has many many more years of great shows and suspense.
CBS should renew Criminal Minds for season 15 and make sure season 15 ends with a happy ending. Just in case it doesn’t get renewed for next season.
I really like this show. It would be even better if Thomas could come back!
Love this show. Please bring it back
I can’t believe you ended the season with a “to be continued” Yes I want to see more of Criminal Minds. A season 14,15 and 16. It’s my favorite show on CBS. If it is cancelled, then I am canceled. There will be no more CBS for me. You know what I mean. CBS Cancelled !
You better get shooting the new season tomorrow Hurry Hurry
Love love love this show hope they do many more seasons