‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 19 Trailer: Sicarius Copycat, Connor Storrie & More Thrills (VIDEO)
Criminal Minds was a hit on CBS for 15 seasons. And now it’s become a hit again, on Paramount+. Not only that, it’s going to continue to be a hit. The series has already been renewed for Season 20!
On Thursday, May 7, Paramount+ released the official Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 trailer, which offers a look at some of the killers and guest stars, which include Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie, Justin Kirk, Yvette Nicole Brown, Clark Gregg, and Jeri Ryan. It’s pretty much exactly what you expect from the show.
Voit (Zach Gilford) is still around, only this time, he’s a resource — and key to capturing a copycat. “If he’s my fan, he’s trying to emulate his idol,” he says. But “once it starts, it can’t be stopped.”
Watch the video above for more.
Read on for everything we know about Criminal Minds Season 19, from its cast to the premiere date and more.
When will Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 premiere?
Criminal Minds Season 19 will premiere on Thursday, May 28, on Paramount+.
When was Criminal Minds: Evolution renewed for Season 19?
Renewals have come fast for the series since it returned with the Paramount+ continuation. The first renewal for Criminal Minds: Evolution, for Season 17, came the day it returned from its midseason break. The series was renewed for Season 18 one day before Season 17’s premiere. It was renewed for Season 19 on March 5, 2025, two months ahead of the Season 18 premiere date. And now the Season 20 renewal has come early as well, two months before Season 19’s premiere.
Is it Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 or 19?
In case you’re confused since it is also called Season 4 in some places, Criminal Minds‘ original run lasted 15 seasons on CBS. Then, this next chapter, Evolution, was picked up on the streaming service Paramount+. Technically it’s going to be coming back for the fourth season of Evolution but 19th season overall for Criminal Minds.
How did the Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18 finale set up Season 19?
Just like the first two Evolution seasons ended in such a way that teased the following one, such is the case once again, in a way. The question remains how much of his serial killer Sicarius side remains in Elias Voit, who is, after he was attacked in prison, no longer a psychopath (the brain scans prove it!). In the Season 18 finale, he helped the BAU take down his former network, led by one of Cyrus’ (Silas Weir Mitchell) victims, Tessa (Jordana Spiro), then on his way to prison, he imagined himself killing another prisoner.
Who will star in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19?
Returning for Season 19 are Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss), A.J. Cook (JJ Jareau), Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez), Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia), Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis), Zach Gilford (Elias Voit), and RJ Hatanaka (Tyler Green).
“The end of this season, I was like, ‘Well, what are we going to do next season? I’m under contract. What are you going to do with me?'” Gilford admitted, having read three scripts at the time, to TV Insider in June 2025. “It’s cool, it’s good, and it’s different. And I get to show another kind of side of Voit again — nothing drastic, but it is later and he’s been through some stuff and now he’s in a place… to be as vague as possible. But you’ll see me, I can tell you that.”
Matthew Gray Gubler returned as Dr. Spencer Reid for one episode of Season 18, and he’ll have Einstein on CBS in the 2026-2027 season, so we’ll have to wait to see if pops up again. Showrunner Erica Messer told TV Insider that there aren’t any appearances from him or other past cast members like Shemar Moore or Daniel Henney planned just yet, due to timing of the writers’ room and scheduling.
We know we won’t see Josh Stewart again as JJ’s husband, Will, after his shocking death at the end of Season 18 Episode 2. As AJ Cook told TV Insider, her character’s grief will continue to play out.
“We definitely touch on a lot of the grief phases. And it is not like we shoot one episode and she’s gone through all of it and it’s tied up neatly with a nice bow. That’s not how grief works. So this is going to be something that we’re going to see throughout the whole season. And then beyond that,” she shared. “This never goes away. This now has shaped her into this new single mother, and it will continue shaping her as she now learns to work through life this way. So I’m excited to see what that looks like for her. It’s been a journey already, and it’ll continue to be a journey in Criminal Minds form.”
Guest stars for Season 19 include Connor Storrie, Justin Kirk, Yvette Nicole Brown, Clark Gregg, Paul F. Tompkins, Cress Williams, Kofi Siriboe, Lyndon Smith, Richard Cabral, Jeri Ryan, Rob Yang, Nicholas Gonzalez, Inny Clemons, Nicole Pacent, Dash Mihok, Joseph Cross, and Cara Jade Myers.
Criminal Minds: Evolution is produced by 20th Television and CBS Studios. Erica Messer serves as showrunner and executive produces with Breen Frazier, Chris Barbour, Glenn Kershaw, and Mark Gordon.
What will Criminal Minds Season 19 be about?
Voit’s network is off the board, but he is now “a household name,” Messer revealed to TV Insider after the Season 18 finale. “He’s as famous as Ted Bundy. So what do we do with that character? And again, always reflected in, how are our heroes dealing with this new challenge? And now they’re dealing with a guy who’s essentially got celebrity status as a killer. He doesn’t like the spotlight. I think even old Voit wouldn’t have necessarily liked the spotlight, but the new Voit who’s struggling with these instincts that he has to kill, but he’s also got this conscience that’s louder than the instincts right now, it felt like we had another 10 episodes to explore that.”
As for the BAU and Voit’s dynamic going forward, the team “wants to get inside his brain and dissect it a little bit and do these interviews with him, which is what the BAU actually does with convicted killers,” the showrunner previewed.
She added, “Because of that sort of unwanted attention that he has, there’s darkness that sort of lurks in and becomes a part of this season. And our plan right now is that that darkness that sort of comes in that’s not network related but is sort of, Voit is a celebrity now, that would be finished by the end of this 10-episode run.”
There is going to be a year time jump between seasons. (No word yet on if we’ll see Tara and Rebecca’s wedding.) “In that year, there’s been healing, there’s things to celebrate,” Messer teased. “There’s always having to learn how to navigate something new. We’re all challenged every year with something we haven’t done before. So those things will happen. But I think it’s more like stepping a little bit into the unknown.”
For example, JJ is going to be dealing with her oldest son preparing to go off to college at the end of the season. “She didn’t have a chance to prepare when losing Will because that was sudden. But now what does that look like when you do know to cherish every moment?” according to Messer.
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The showrunner also revealed that, like Season 18 focused on JJ and Tara, Season 19 will turn to Alvez. He “has a lot going on this season, and it really kicks off in the second episode of the season, which we’ve already shot. I think it’s his year to sort of grow and shine a little bit more. And Adam’s so good. I think there wasn’t a dry eye when we screened the second episode.”
After that focus on Tara, this next season will see her “thriving. She loves to pick apart the brains of bad guys, and so she’s getting to do a lot of that this season, which is really great,” Tyler told TV Insider in July.
Is there a Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 trailer?
Yes, and you can watch it above. There’s also a first-look clip, which you can watch below. It shows the team discussing a new case that could go back 30 years. Three people were reported missing and one found dead on a remote trail; his friends are still missing. The way his body was found matches that of another victim, from 1996. Is it the same UnSub? Was this wrong place wrong time? Furthermore, a couple went missing about a month ago, but are these cases connected?
Will there be a Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 20?
Yes! The same day that Paramount+ announced the Season 19 premiere date, it also revealed the good news about its future, that it will be back for a milestone 20th season, airing in 2027.
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Watched since day one. I would love Spence come back even as a quest and have a relationship with JJ. It goes without saying everyone should love to see Derrick Morgan come back. Miss the old camaraderie. Voit is enough already
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You think there is no cursing in law enforcement in life lol. The language makes it more realistic. If you cannot handle a F bomb but are ok with the violence what does that say? And homosexuality is part of life, if you don't like it that's too bad, nobody is forcing you to be gay. 🤣
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The Voit storyline was old last season. I'm not sure I can watch another season of Elias Voit.
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I completely agree, enough of voit 3 seasons nothing new, just voit and voit I got tired of it.
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So very excited one of my all time favorite shows will be back! Can't wait to see the cast. It'd be cool if Spencer and Morgan re-joined (wishful thinking I know)
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Isn’t Spencer the godfather to the oldest son??
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I love this series. I look forward to watching it every day. I love the cast and I hope spencer comes back in the 19th season and I agree with the comment of pursuing a relationship eventually with JJ. regardless, I’m still looking forward to season 19 and I hope it happens soon. I really like the way Elias Voit turned out to be one of the good guys That was pretty cool and it was an awesome twist hope to see him again in season 19 as well. Keep bringing on the seasons and I’ll keep watching the episodes. Thumbs up !
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I would love to see jj and Reid get really heavy or even marry. And to top it off bring back Derrick Morgan that would really top it off couldn't do much better unless they brought in hoch
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I am so happy for the season to be back and i like Elias i can see more
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That is what makes her character the character. Penelope Baby Girl is fine just the way she is.
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That’s why it’s on paramount+ it’s not regular tv so the language is allowed and realistically it’s part of the real world just like homosexuality.. if you can’t handle it but can handle violence and sexual assault really says something about your character .. but realize it’s a fictional television show.. either get over it, or don’t watch it period point blank!
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I think if we are going to have Elias back then maybe really throw in a curve ball and have him and JJ fall for each other! They already look like something is there and that would definitely make everyone’s panties get in a twist!
I love Penelope just the way she is! She is who she is and a woman should be proud of herself and not hide for any man or woman.
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Cursing & Homosexuality are parts of life. To me the cursing isn't excessive & it gives the episodes a real life feeling. I am sure there is cursing in real life crime fighting. But I guess you don't go to the movies or watch action, drama, etc movies on TV. And I am sorry you can't see past your homophobia which I am also sure exists in real life crime fighting.
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You guys must not leave the house much, and if you do, real life as a whole must "repulse" you. Hey - the 50s called...they want their bigot back.
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he is the godfather to both boys
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Agree as about Penelope, let her be who she is, no judgements. As for JJ and Viot, I disagree, I think there's too much old Voit under the surface.
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I have always loved Criminal Minds !!! I’m so happy that the show goes on, however having this Elias Voit in every season of Evolution has been very disappointing & somewhat boring…Whoever thought of this as a good storyline & to drag it on so long should have been let go 2 seasons ago !
I love that JJ will be staying on, just disappointed that the only male (original) cast member is Rossi ~ don’t get me wrong, I Love David !!! But bringing Spence maybe even Morgan back even just to help out on some cases if they can’t come back full time.
Thanks !! Viva’ La Criminal Minds !!
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I still love Penelope but maybe dress her like an adult..still the frisky Penelope but just tone down on the weird and too short skirts. Love this show since the original so long ago.
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Please go back to a serial killer every week. Voit is old news.
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I miss Hotch.
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Bring it back to CBS. Not everyone can afford streaming.
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I agree JJ said that Spence was the first person that she loved and always has, I think a romance between them would be a brilliant story line and both boys know him.
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I love Criminal Minds. I have watched the whole 18 seasons maybe 3-4 times already. Never get tired of them.
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I have watched Criminal Minds over & over & over & over..... I am ADDICTED to this show. Personally, I am intrigued by Voit cuz I feel he is changed but IDK, he is a master manipulator. So, I would not be surprised something is up with him. And like many I agree, it would be nice if JJ & Reid hooked up. Before Will she was in love with Reid but things played out differently. And Reid well we know JJ is his world other than Maive. Can't wait. But I am all for seasons 30's, 40's like the Law & Orders & SVU's. LOL
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I agree that two seasons of Voit is enough. Time for something new. I also would like to see Spencer guest star occasionally and eventually become a love interest for JJ. And I would like to see Rossi fall in love again.
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Season 1 of Evolution was alright! I could not make myself watch Season 2, so I had to keep coming back to watch it. I have yet to finish Season 3 because I am so bored. I loved Criminal Minds because it took stories based off of Serial Killers from our real world and gave them their own twist. Now it's just about Voit and I'm sorry but, it's boring. The acting is not as well as it was before. The swearing I can do without. One of the reasons I enjoyed Criminal Minds so much was its uniqueness and each episode was like a new beginning. Now instead of being about the BAU team and their Wheels Up. It's all about Voit. Like its the Voit Show! It's lost its unique style and focused on ONE person. I mean come on another Season of VOIT. Get over it already! I will continue to watch old Seasons but, Criminal Minds has become so boring I just fall asleep thru the new episodes. Not doing it for a 4th Season!
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BEST TV show since long running MASH!!!
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I think Matthew Gray Gubler should return & a relationship (beyond friendship) should build with Spencer & JJ. Maybe Spencer can remain in a different field of work (such as he “has been”) & consult on occasion with the BAU. I do also think he should be a regular character in each episode as he was in the past. I also think JJ’s boys (still her real life sons) should return & with hesitant but open arms (maybe awkward to them) to Spencer becoming a serious relationship with their mom. Maybe Soencer can (throughout the seasons) show what a great influence he is to the boys as they frown into young men needing guidance support a father figure & friend…as Spencer has always shown towards children in past seasons.
I don’t think (nor do I want to see) any damaging aspects between Spencer & JJ or Spencer & JJ’s boys nor thru JJ & her boys. I think Gunler’s return should be the positive (besides Garcia) for JJ her boys & the BAU (the brain as he always has been -just not as a profiler -only a consultant & maybe even sometimes on a case to talk someone down /out of a situation…as he has before)
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I would love to see Hotch come back for an episode or three. Maybe they could have him come back for a case that the others are having a hard time solving. Unfortunately I don't think that's gonna happen because of what's happened in the past with him & the show runners.
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That guy must live in a fantasy world where there is no cussing & everyone is straight. Lol. That has to be a boring world to live in
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K
The when and where of this season’s episodes of criminal minds is the single biggest fubar I have ever witnessed!! I have searched every week and the search were sketchy at best!
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Season 20, if they have should, should guest star Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson and Matthew Gray Gubler. Kind of like the gangs all here finally. in one massive series finale 2 part episode.
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I agree about Gubler coming back. We so want him! Maybe if is new show tanks he'll consider it. 🙂 Matthew, are you listening? As for the romantic idea of him and JJ, that I do not really care for. They are best friends. He is the Godfather of both of her boys. Taking the best friends and turning them into a couple risks what all love relationships face, unique hardships that have the ability to destroy the respect and bonds of the persons involved. I don't want that! With JJ now being a widow (which I hate, I loved Will for her) he certainly should return to town to be there with her for at least the first year. And I do agree with him being the one to take the boys under his wings as the new father figure and that does not require romance. It is the role, as Godfather, in my mind and the obligation he vowed to be a part of. In my opinion, he should put those boys above whatever job Spencer is supposed to be off doing at this point. JJ and her children are his family (along with his mother obviously). Also, I am okay with the come-again-go-again consultant as I must be but truly I'd like him back as part of the team and a romantic relationship between the two would not be what is best for the team.
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Us either,and really don't care for Aisha tyler.....
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I agree 100%
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I absolutely love this show I have watched every episode from day one over and over and over again to where I can pretty much say what the next words are going to be out of somebody's mouth best. Best show ever I have it on all day long I just love it every single character was is great on it don't really care voit but that was a good run. The best have stayed on the show actually watched Spence JJ and Penelope grow up on the show. It would be wonderful if I could ever meet them in person just to shake their hands because they have gotten me through so much PTSD that I have had and help me work through it thank you so much for the cast of Criminal Minds you're definitely a godsend.
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Turn up the set lighting!
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I agree with JB
There should be a relationship between Spencer and JJ
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Nah. We want more Voit. His character development has been great to watch, and if you don’t agree there’s thousands of other shows that I’m sure will catch your attention😂
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It was actually so interesting I think I would do another season with void
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I really liked this whole thing with Voit. It was suspense to what was gonna happen next. I felt bad for him struggling with trying to be good. I would like to see him stay good. He's a good actor and playing the part well
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Bring Reid back. JJ and Spencer, please.
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I agree with Mimi
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I think Elias should be brought on board the team like Penelope! Bad guy reformed into a good crime fighting guy!
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Agreed. She can still be weird without looking like a clown or toddler.
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My wife and I used to watch religiously. This time they added the harsh language and cursing which I found repulsive and unnecessary. Also they had to bring in the homosexualality into it and try to make it normal, which I also find repulsive. I can't understand. It was great entertainment without that. When I hear foul language I automatically figure the story line is week. The extra language only lessens the producers integrity and takes the creative part of the show away.
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