American Drama Series, Criminal Minds, was a super-hit show on CBS for 15 seasons, post which it has now become a hit on Paramount+. Criminal Minds: Evolution wrapped up its 18th season on Thursday, July 10, and the show has already been renewed for one more season at least. The filming for season 19 has begun, following the show’s renewal on 5th March, two months ahead of the Season 18 premiere date. Here’s everything we know so far.
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Is this Criminal Minds Season 4 or 19?
The upcoming season is also being called Season 4; however, since the original Criminal Minds lasted 15 seasons on CBS, following this next chapter being picked up by Paramount+, technically it will be the 4th season of Evolution but the 19th season overall for Criminal Minds.
Criminal Minds Season 19: OTT Platform & Streaming Date
Criminal Minds Season 19 will stream on the Paramount+ OTT Platform, not before 2026. In India, it is expected to stream on JioHotstar.
Criminal Minds Season 19: Cast & Crew
A photograph from the sets of season 19 was posted on social media, confirming the cast members who will return for the upcoming season. This lineup includes Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Adam Rodriguez, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, and RJ Hatanaka. Additionally, Zach Gilford is set to reprise his role as Voit, as he confirmed to Insider in June. Whether Matthew Gray Gubler will return remains uncertain, as Showrunner Erica Messer informed TV Insider that there are currently no plans for his appearance or for other former cast members like Shemar Moore or Daniel Henney.
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How did Criminal Minds Season 18 Finale set up Season 19?
Much like the conclusion of the first two seasons of Evolution, which hinted at the upcoming season, this season has also laid the groundwork for season 4/19. The lingering question is how much of the serial killer Sicarius still resides within Elias Voit, who, after being assaulted in prison, is no longer a psychopath. In the season 18 finale, he assisted the BAU in dismantling his previous network, which was led by one of Cyrus’ victims, Tessa. On his way to prison, he envisioned himself murdering another inmate.
Has the filming for Season 19 started?
Yes, the cast is back on set, and Paramount+ shared a photo of them with filming officially underway on Friday, May 30.
Criminal Minds Season 19: Plot
The showrunner has confirmed that there will be a time jump of a year between the two seasons. The season will focus on Alvez, similar to how season 18 focused on JJ and Tara. Alvez has a lot going on, and it really kicks off in the second episode, which the team has already shot. The creator feels it is his year to sort of grow and shine a little bit more, and there wasn’t a dry eye when the team screened the second episode.
Criminal Minds Evolution Season 18: Ending Explained
The season 18 finale revealed the mysterious disciple pulling the strings behind the events of the season. It turns out to be Tessa, the same woman Voit’s uncle Cyrus had kidnapped.
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Criminal Minds Season 19: Premiere Date
As the filming has only recently commenced, it is premature to discuss the premiere date. The release dates for seasons 16, 17, and 18 were November 2022, June 2024, and May 2025, respectively, indicating that the streaming platform is not adhering to a consistent schedule for the show.
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