Paramount+ Cancels Criminal Minds: Evolution, Final Season Due 2027
The 20th season, already wrapped, will premiere in 2027 and close the franchise after 20 years and two series, Deadline reports.
Paramount+ has cancelled Criminal Minds: Evolution, bringing the franchise to an end after 20 years and two iterations, Deadline reported on Friday. The show's 20th season will be its last and is set to premiere in 2027.
Production on Season 20 wrapped earlier this fall. Deadline described the cancellation as the first under Casey Bloys, the Skydance-appointed executive.
Cast members reacted to the news on social media. Paget Brewster, who plays Emily Prentiss, posted a selfie with the words "Free Agent…" Kirsten Vangsness, who plays Penelope Garcia, responded on Instagram and noted that the showrunner has said there are many more stories to tell.
RJ Hatanaka, who plays Tyler Green, shared a cast photo captioned "Just the finest group of people".
Showrunner Erica Messer said she is grateful to the cast, writers, directors, crew and fans, and said she looks forward to sharing Season 20.
Two decades on air
Criminal Minds ran for 15 seasons on CBS from 2006 to 2020. Paramount+ revived the crime procedural as Criminal Minds: Evolution in 2022.
Quick answers
When does Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 20 premiere?
Season 20, the final season, is set to premiere in 2027 on Paramount+.
Why is Criminal Minds: Evolution ending?
Paramount+ cancelled the series, ending the franchise after 20 years and two iterations, according to Deadline.