The wait is over for fans of CBS’ Criminal Minds TV show. It looked like the venerable could be cancelled over costs but the network has now announced that the Wednesday night series has been renewed for a 12th season.
Here’s CBS’ short announcement:
CBS RENEWS “CRIMINAL MINDS” FOR THE 2016-2017 SEASON
CBS announced today that veteran drama CRIMINAL MINDS has been given a full season renewal for 2016-17.In its 11th season, CRIMINAL MINDS is a top 10 drama in viewers (12.04m), adults 18-49 (2.8/9) and adults 25-54 (3.8/10) and ranks as CBS’s second highest rated drama in these demographics.
CRIMINAL MINDS stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness. Mark Gordon, Erica Messer and Breen Frazier are executive producers for ABC Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Criminal Minds? How long do you think this series should run?
I am sooooo happy Criminal Minds is returning for season 12. This show is and has been since season 1 one of the top crime dramas on tv. I have watched this show since the beginning. I have laughed cringed and cried with these characters through every episode. Even though the loss of Shemar Moore has left me heartbroken I will continue to watch and love the show and characters. Hopefully they will bring back a familiar face like Emily Prentiss 2 fill the hole that has been left with the loss of Shemar Moore. (Still cant believe he’s gone… Read more »
SO excited they are returning for season 12. They do adapt with the changes. I too was broken hearted when Shemar left. Their stories can continue forever because the evil they pursue will exists forever.
I’ve been a fan of the show since season 1, meaning I’ve been watching since I was 17 years old. I am now 28 and while I don’t take certain changes well, like Derek Morgan choosing to leave I will continue to be a fan of the show for as long as it runs! For me it NEVER gets boring, NEVER seems repetitive and NEVER fails to entertain. I LOVE the constant character development and look forward to seeing how the characters lives continue and the family that they have formed continues to grow. I also really hope they FINALLY… Read more »
I have been a fan from the beginning & am so excited that there’s a season 12 to look forward to! Hopefully Shemar Moore will do some comeback on it but love all the other cast members too! I can watch them over & over! Thank you for bringing it back!
I love the show have watched it from the beginning. Don’t know if the show will be as good with Shemar Moore but we shall see.
An avid fan.
Ms. Ratna Baichwal
Toronto Canada
I am 69 years old and love Criminal Minds. I am glad it was renewed. Also love Gary Sinise and Beyond Borders. I hope that show also gets renewed
Criminal Minds FOREVER.. I’m from srilanka n I am totally madly addicted this drama.. I jus love Aaron HOTCHNER.
Criminal Minds Should Run For AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!! I’ve been a fan since the first season, which ,means I’ve been watching since I was 17. It NEVER gets old or boring and I Love the family of characters and feel like they have so much more to tel us… Besides Reid NEEDS a love interest that DOESN’T DIE Please!!!
Criminal Minds continues to have it’s characters evolve and still comes up with fresh new story lines. The show definitely is worthy of a season 12, and if ratings hold up, many years beyond.
So happy my favorite Wednesday night show has been renewed. I was already sad about Shemar Moore’s departure, I’m hoping Paget Brewster will return.
I am so THRILLED to learn of this decision! I am so grateful to be able to look forward to new episodes of Criminal Minds! THANK YOU TO ALL who made this positive choice,! I am but ONE of over 12 MILLION followers & lLOVERS OF THIS SERIES!!! This is absolutely the VERY BEST of all the cop/crime/psychological drama/thriller-type shows IN HISTORY hands down!!! I feel I know & love these characters as if they were part of my family & want this show to continue another3-5 years, if not more!!! That said, I am grief-stricken over Shemar Moore’s decision… Read more »
THANK GOD !!!! this is the best cop drama on tv (well ok svu, chicago pd also tops ) …………i love this show !!! just one suggestions to the writers please………….please go back to the old dark, edgy, creepy storylines criminal minds once had – those were stories that made you want to leave your lite on – the last year or 2 there have been some stories that have gone soft – please keep the hardcore stuff coming – criminal minds can get away with these crazy topics LOL……………also so sad to see shemar morre leave – loved him… Read more »
Time for this show to end. Used to be good, but it has gone downhill long time ago. And the beyond border spin-off is so silly, it’s unwatchable.
HOORAY.LOOKING AT THE RATINGS,HOW COULD IT NOT HAPPEN.IT SHOULD GO ON FOR YEARS TO COME.BRING BACK EMILY AND KATE.3 WOMEN AND 3 MEN WOULD JUMP THE RATINGS.12.04 MILLION IS EXCELLENT.
This makes me happy. Hope the series spin-off Beyond Borders gets renewed soon.