Criminal Minds: Evolution Ending with Season 20 on Paramount+ in 2027
Paramount+ is ending “Criminal Minds: Evolution” after over two decades of airing crime dramas. The show will conclude with its 20th season in 2027. For devoted fans who have watched the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit investigate serial killers since 2005, the cancellation marks the end of a franchise that became part of their television routines.
“Criminal Minds: Evolution” will conclude with its 20th season, according to reports from Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, TVLine, and TheWrap. The Paramount+ show follows a team of criminal profilers in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit who investigate serial killers and solve complex crimes across the country. The series was revived on the streaming service after the original “Criminal Minds” ended on February 19, 2020. Paramount+ announced the cancellation on October 30, 2026. The new season will premiere in 2027, and cast members have publicly reacted to the news of the ending, expressing emotion about the franchise’s conclusion.
The decision to end “Criminal Minds: Evolution” marks the first major cancellation to follow the merger of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery earlier this year. It comes as the combined company takes stock of its streaming portfolio. A 20-season run makes this one of television’s longest-running dramas, and the franchise’s conclusion removes a show that has defined the crime television landscape for two decades.
The Story of Criminal Minds
“Criminal Minds” was created by Jeff Davis and first premiered in 2005. The original series immediately found an audience with viewers captivated by psychological crime dramas. It built a loyal following over 15 seasons, with audiences tuning in to watch profilers analyze criminal behavior and catch some of the country’s most dangerous offenders. The original show ended its run on February 19, 2020.
Paramount+ brought the franchise back with “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” continuing the story with returning cast members who fans had grown to love over the years. The revival proved that audiences wanted to follow the BAU team as they tackled new high-stakes cases involving serial killers and complex crimes. The show’s core premise remained unchanged: FBI profilers who deeply understand criminal psychology use that knowledge to solve brutal cases and catch killers.
The upcoming 20th season will represent the final chapter for the Criminal Minds franchise. When the season premieres on Paramount+ in 2027, it will mark the end of a series that defined crime television for two decades and created a lasting impact on the genre.
Criminal Minds: Evolution will air its final season in 2027. The 20th season will be the last chapter of the franchise, which has been a television staple since 2005. Paramount+ confirmed that this upcoming season will conclude the series.
The cancellation of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” ends a 20-season run of American crime drama on television. The series became one of the longest-running dramas in U.S. television history and built a devoted fan base. With the final season arriving in 2027 on Paramount+, audiences will have one last chance to watch the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit work before the franchise concludes.
