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?
Can’t wait for revival. I have watched since the beginning. Watched for release date
Criminal Minds is my favorite show ever!! Fabulous stories and actors – Please bring it back and please bring back Hotch – he is the best and adds much to the show!!! Time to forgive and move on –
Yessssss it’s about time I’m #1 fan I watch it on Netflix on We channel an ion. They had taken it off ion. But, I just saw today it will be returning on Ion beginning this Sunday April 11th. I’m praying that they Bring the original CAST …Thomas Gibson (Hotch) I like Prentiss but she can’t run the BAU like Hotch or say Wheels Up like Hotch. Please bring him back as well as appearances from Shemar Moore. Im just so excited to hear that it’s coming back!!
I would love to see more criminal minds it’s one of my favorite shows. However if it’s on another station I have to pay for I can’t afford it.
I am not able to afford Discovery + so I’ll miss many of my shows from now on. It doesn’t seem right. My nursing home provides free cable. Not this.
Yes! I’d love to see more Criminal Minds shows! It’s my all time fave!
Yes it’s mine too I’m so excited to hear it’s returning. I just pray they bring Hotch (Thomas Gibson) back I really think that’s why rating drop. Shemar Moore left first then Hotch. No one can take his place or say Wheels up like Hotch. Bring him back
Bring it back
Yes, bring back Criminal Minds!
Really Glad to see them come back. One of my very favorites.
I was just binging the show and Had no idea idea it ended. Please keep it running, it’s so well done
YESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST BAU SERIES EVER! SO HAPPY TO READ THIS AND I’LL BE WATCHING!
Hope this will be available in the uk at some point, was gutted first when Shemar Moore left and then when it finished.
YES
Yes please it’s my favorite show hated to see it end
Yes please!!! Keep them coming