Criminal Minds Evolution 19 Launches May 28 on Paramount

The nineteenth season of the television series "Criminal Minds Evolution" premieres on Thursday, May 28, 2026, on the Paramount streaming service. The season will debut with two episodes, followed by eight additional episodes released weekly.

Showrunner Erica Messer described the theme of the new season as "new beginnings" for the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), noting that a year has passed in the story world, presenting new challenges alongside potential hope. The official synopsis indicates the elite profilers will be pushed to their limits as they investigate a string of chilling new cases. A central storyline involves the imprisoned serial killer Elias Voit, portrayed by Zach Gilford, who embarks on a path to atone for his past. His newfound infamy inadvertently awakens a formidable new nemesis for the BAU known as "The Fan," described as a precise, calculating, and relentlessly dangerous individual who operates under Voit's shadow.

Messers explained the season's narrative focus, stating that copycat killers inspired by serial killers are a phenomenon the show has not explored deeply in past seasons. This concept forms the spine of the new season, forcing the BAU into a...