Paramount+ Ends 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' After 20 Seasons, Leaving Cast and Fans in Shock
Paramount+ has confirmed that 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' will conclude with its 20th season in 2027, ending the franchise's run after 15 seasons on CBS and five on the streamer. Showrunner Erica Messer described the decision as sudden, while cast members expressed surprise and gratitude for the two-decade run. The final season, which wrapped production in fall 2026, will not provide a conclusive narrative ending.