Season 19 of ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Renewed with Premiere Date Set

Great news for all “Criminal Minds” fans out there: “Criminal Minds: Evolution” is making a grand return this spring with the announcement of a Season 19 renewal. The much-anticipated Season 18 of this gripping police procedural will exclusively debut on Paramount+ starting from May 8.

Prepare for a thrilling 10-episode run featuring brand-new episodes airing every Thursday. Season 18 picks up six months after the Sicarius Killer’s attack, setting off a wave of chaos as his followers unleash havoc across the country. In a bid to stem the tide, the Behavioral Analysis Unit must join forces with the enigmatic Elias Voit, played by Zach Gilford. However, as they delve deeper into this collaboration, they uncover that Voit might harbor his own sinister agenda.

The star-studded cast of Season 18 includes Zach Gilford alongside Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, RJ Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster. Erica Messer, celebrated for her work on “Criminal Minds” and “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,” spearheads the show as the showrunner and executive producer for “Evolution,” alongside executive producers Breen Frazier, Chris Barbour, Glenn Kershaw, and Mark Gordon.

What began as a groundbreaking series in 2005, created by Messer and Jeff Davis, “Criminal Minds” became a network favorite during its original run. Following its revival in 2022 as “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” this fan-favorite crime drama now thrills audiences exclusively on Paramount+. The legacy of “Criminal Minds” lives on, serving up captivating crime-solving narratives that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.