Criminal Minds Finale: Disciple Revealed, Voit Returns

The Season 18 finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution revealed Tessa Lebrun, known as The Disciple, as the mastermind behind the renewed Sicarius network, but critics argued the season's brief 10-episode run left her backstory underdeveloped. The finale resolved the Sicarius storyline, with Elias Voit, suffering from amnesia, confessing to his crimes and returning to prison, marking the end of his arc as a serial killer. Showrunner Erica Messer confirmed Zach Gilford will return as Voit in Season 19, which will include a one-year time jump and address the fallout from his public exposure. Production for Season 19 began in May 2024, with a premiere expected in 2026. The main BAU cast is set to return, and the series continues to balance emotional storylines, such as JJ's grieving process, with criminal investigations. The finale closed several plotlines while leaving room to explore Voit's future and introduce new threats in the upcoming season.