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Criminal Minds series programming and conclusion
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The television series Criminal Minds: Evolution has seen several programming updates. In late October 2026, it was announced that season 18 would premiere on November 11, 2026, consisting of 10 episodes involving the Sicarius network and the return of character Spencer Reid. French broadcaster TF1 confirmed this premiere date, noting the new season will consist of 10 episodes aired in pairs over one month. By late October, Paramount+ confirmed that the series will conclude with its 20th season, with the final episodes scheduled to premiere in 2027. This final season will also mark the fifth season of the revival, Criminal Minds: Evolution. The series originally aired on CBS for 15 seasons between 2005 and 2020 before its 2022 streaming revival. The final season will feature returning cast members including Joe Mantegna, A. J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, RJ Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster. Notably, season 20 will be the first without actor Zach Gilford, who portrayed the serial killer Elias Voit. Showrunner Erica Messer described the decision as a sudden end to an extraordinary journey, expressing gratitude to the cast, crew, and fans. The decision reportedly follows a recommendation from previous leadership and marks the first official cancellation under Paramount+’s new leadership following the Skydance and Warner Bros. merger. Reports suggest the cancellation may be linked to production costs, despite the series remaining a popular title on the platform. Because production for the 20th season concluded earlier in the fall, producers stated they are unable to retool the story for a planned series finale, meaning the conclusion may not serve as a planned narrative sendoff. Cast member members expressed surprise, with Paget Brewster describing herself as an “agent free” and Kirsten Vangsness reported being surprised by noting the news. bittersweet nature of the announcement.
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