Criminal Minds: Evolution to end with 20th season on Paramount+ in 2027

The series Criminal Minds: Evolution, which has been streaming on Paramount+ since 2022, will end with its 20th season, the fifth under the Evolution subtitle, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. The final season is expected to premiere in 2027.

Originally airing on CBS for 15 seasons before moving to Paramount+, the show follows the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit as they profile and capture dangerous criminals. The Evolution series stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, and RJ Hatanaka, among others.

Showrunner and executive producer Erica Messer expressed gratitude for the cast, crew, and fans, highlighting the show's two-decade run and its legacy. The show has evolved to a more serialized format on Paramount+ with shorter seasons compared to its CBS run.

Criminal Minds has produced over 300 episodes and two spinoffs during its original CBS run. Paramount+ revived the series after its CBS conclusion, continuing its story with the Evolution seasons.

The final season will provide closure to the series and celebrate the long-standing impact of Criminal Minds on its audience and creators, as stated by Messer.

Fans can anticipate the conclusion of the series with the 20th season airing next year on Paramount+, marking the end of this chapter for the franchise.