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Criminal Minds: Evolution Canceled After 20 Years
1 Nov
Summary
- Paramount+ procedural Criminal Minds: Evolution is ending.
- Cast members shared emotional reactions on social media.
- The series previously ran for 15 seasons on CBS.
The popular procedural Criminal Minds: Evolution is set to conclude its broadcast run after two decades, with its 20th season marking the series finale. Cast members have begun sharing their reactions to the cancellation, with Paget Brewster and Kirsten Vangsness posting messages on social media. Vangsness expressed appreciation for the show and mentioned showrunner Erica Messer's desire to tell "so many more stories." RJ Hatanaka also shared a photo of the cast, calling them "the finest group of people."
The series originally aired for 15 seasons on CBS from 2006 to 2020 before being revived by Paramount+ as Criminal Minds: Evolution in 2022. The official cancellation was reported on Friday. Showrunner Erica Messer conveyed deep gratitude for the cast, writers, directors, crew, and the dedicated global fanbase that has supported Criminal Minds for twenty years. Season 20, which is slated to premiere in 2027, has already wrapped production, suggesting the finale may not offer a definitive conclusion for the show's narrative.
