Criminal Minds: Evolution Renewed for Season 20

Paramount+ announced on Tuesday that "Criminal Minds: Evolution" has been renewed for a 20th season, marking a milestone for the long-running procedural drama, with the new episodes set to debut in 2027. The renewal comes ahead of the Season 19 premiere on May 28, when weekly installments will begin streaming on the platform.

The series, a revival of the original "Criminal Minds" that aired for 15 seasons on CBS from 2005 to 2020, follows the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, a team of profilers who analyze and pursue the nation's most dangerous criminals to prevent further attacks. "Evolution," which launched in 2022, picks up after the events of the CBS run and has maintained much of the original cast while introducing new storylines centered on complex threats, including serial killers and organized criminal networks.

Returning for Season 19 are series veterans Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, A.J. Cook as Jennifer Jareau, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Aisha Tyler as Tara Lewis, and Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss. Newer additions Zach Gilford, who plays the enigmatic Elias Voit, and RJ Hatanaka as Tyler Green will reprise their roles, alongside Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez.