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Paramount+ is getting the team back together for a big 10-episode case. The streaming service (which launches on March 4th) has officially revived the Criminal Minds TV series for a 16th season. The crime drama previously ran for 15 years on CBS, concluding in February 2020 after 324 episodes.
Criminal Minds follows the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) out of Quantico, Virginia. The BAU remains dedicated to understanding predators’ motives and triggers, in order to stop them before they strike again. The stories follow the team as they work on various cases while tackling their own personal struggles.
The season 15 cast includes Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Kirsten Vangsness, Adam Rodriguez, and Daniel Henney. It’s unclear at this point how many of these actors will be returning for the revival.
It’s conceivable that past cast members like Thomas Gibson and Shemar Moore (currently on SWAT) could return in some capacity for the revival. It’s also possible that Criminal Minds could become a regular series again on Paramount+. The show’s future will likely depend on how many people watch the revival.
In addition, the streaming service has also announced the launch of a new true-crime series, The Real Criminal Minds. The show will feature a former real FBI profiler and will examine real cases, and real criminal behavior, illustrated by clips that fans will remember from the fictional series.
There’s no word yet on premiere dates for either series.
What do you think? Do you like the Criminal Minds TV series? Do you plan to watch the revival on the Paramount+ streaming service? Are you interested in the new true-crime series?
YES!! I love Criminal Minds and absolutely will watch every season! I hope to see Spencer Reid find love!
I LOVE Criminal Minds! I would ABSOLUTELY watch another season! If Thomas Gibson doesn’t return, I would love for Mandy Patinkin to return as Jason Gideon. Sure, they SAY they killed him off but was it REALLY Gideon? Easily explained opening the door for Gideon’s return. Either Patinkin or Gibson need to return for the series lead for the show to be a huge success!
Patinkin isn’t coming back. He just walked off set one day. According to interviews he’s done, he just couldn’t take the violence anymore.
True he loves music and he has made albums .
Ou son introduced us to Criminal Minds and we r now into Season 11. Watch it daily. Yes it is fantastic. Bring it on!
Criminal Minds is one of my all times favorite shows. Please bring it back!!
Criminal Minds is my all time favorite show to watch!!! My vote is yes, please bring it back!
One of my most favorite shows ever would be thrilled to see it again don’t know if I can get that channel though wish it could just be on regular TV
Yes definitely, Please bring it back!
Yes! I will definitely watch the new seasons. Love Criminal Minds!
Most prolific crime show to ever air on TV. Definitely would watch over again…
I can’t wait huge fan to the point I’m rewatching the series again starting with season 1.
My fiancée & I have watched every episode of every season at least 6 times! He even knows the episodes names & season! Each time we rewatch an episode, we pick up on something we didn’t before!
I will absolutely watch the revival!
Oh heck yeah. I have missed this show. Glad it’s the same team. Bring back my hotch.
YES YES YES!! SO EXCITED!!
Was sad to see it end, THIS makes me =·) !!
My girl friend and I will surely watch it, as we already have CBS All Access.
Want to see it can’t pay for every service likes it when it was free
I can’t wait for criminal minds to come back on air