Good news for Criminal Minds fans! Paramount+ has already ordered a 19th season of Criminal Minds: Evolution, before the 18th season even airs. Season 18 is set to launch on May 8th.
Here’s the Lowdown: Season 18 will be available only on Paramount+, with the 10 episodes being released weekly each Thursday, starting May 8th. The new season begins six months after the attack on Elias Voit (Zach Gilford), the Sicarius Killer. His online followers are creating mayhem, compelling the BAU to join forces with the volatile Voit. The main cast is back, including Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster.
What This Means Now: The go-ahead for season 19 demonstrates Paramount+’s strong belief in the series. Fans can be certain that there’s a great deal more Criminal Minds: Evolution to come, beyond the quickly-approaching 18th season.
The Bigger Picture: The series continues to show the grim realities of criminal behavior, with the added element of the BAU working with a primary foe. This different partnership with Voit brings extra suspense and surprise to the plot. This setup could lead to some remarkable television.
