Criminal Minds: Evolution Secures Season 19 Renewal

Criminal Minds: Evolution, a popular police procedural revived on Paramount+, has been officially renewed for its 19th season, including the original run on CBS. Season 18 is set to premiere on May 8, 2025, with episodes released weekly, continuing the storyline involving the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit. The show will see the return of most of its original cast members, including Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, and Paget Brewster, as the BAU works alongside an unpredictable Voit to thwart his followers causing chaos across the country. Season 18 will pick up six months after the previous season's cliffhanger, where Voit's identity was exposed, leading to an assault by prison inmates. The series has been a strong performer on streaming platforms, ranking high in viewership, which contributed to its renewal. The show's continued success and renewal ahead of the new season highlight its enduring popularity among viewers.