The BAU Is Back in First ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Episodes (PHOTOS)
Oh, it’s so good to see (almost all of) the BAU back.
Paramount+ has unveiled the first photos from Criminal Minds: Evolution, the new season of the procedural drama (its original 15-year run on CBS ended in 2020). And they offer a look at all the returning cast members across the first two episodes, titled “Just Getting Started” and “Sicarius.” Scroll down for a look to see how things really haven’t changed — they’re still in the same briefing room!
The new season brings back the best of the best who profile the worst of the worst, with Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), A.J. Cook (Jennifer “J.J.” Jareau), Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia), Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis), Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez), and Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) reprising their roles. Now, they’re coming up against their greatest threat yet, an UnSub who has used the pandemic to build a network of other serial killers. As the world opens back up and the network goes operational, the team must hunt them down, one murder at a time.
Zach Gilford has joined the cast in the recurring role of Elias Voit for a season-long arc. Elias is an operations analyst for a global cyber-security firm who has a dark side and obsession with death.
Criminal Minds: Evolutions is produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios. Erica Messer serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Breen Frazier and Christopher Barbour will serve as writers and executive producers, Glenn Kershaw will direct and executive produce, and Mark Gordon will also serve as executive producer.
Check out the photos below.
Criminal Minds: Evolution, Premiere, Fall 2022, Paramount+
David Rossi (Joe Mantegna)
Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez) and Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau (A.J. Cook)
Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster) and Dr. Tara Lewis (Aisha Tyler)
Tara, JJ, Luke, Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness), Prentiss, and Rossi
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Excited at the return of most of the Criminal Minds cast...just bummed that characters Dr. Spencer Reid & Derek Morgan aren't included. But as is, I'll take it!
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Gonna watch it 'cause it's Criminal Minds, of course!! Gonna miss Reid though.
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So excited about this show returning! I will miss Reid as he always had so much insight and rare intelligence….this made the show more fullfilling for me, personally speaking.
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My favorite tv show show far. I am going to miss Reid and Morgan. I hope they can bring Reid and Morgan back one day. Can’t wait for this new season.
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I just watched Friday Night Lights...Again…and was wondering what Zach Gifford was up to. Looking forward to the new season, but like Hulkfan63 wish Reid n Morgan were returning
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Where is Spencer?
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Are Luke and Garcia an item?
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I hope!! Lol!!
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I might look at it to start with but to b honest Reid an Derek was the main criminal minds !
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Derek Morgan hasnt been there for a number of years now... His show SWAT is solid so if u havent already checked it out I recommend u do! I will also miss Reid
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I can’t wait, I’m so excited.
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Awe!!! Yes!! But where is Reid? 🙁
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you’re right. As much as I enjoyed the show, it won’t be the same without Reid. Count me out.
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Hmmmm...No Reid, no Hotch, NO MORGAN!!!! Probably watch but won't be what I would have wished for...
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Is there a premiere date yet?
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