The thrilling drama "Criminal Minds: Evolution" has secured a highly anticipated third season renewal on Paramount+. Gearing up for another intense ride, production for the upcoming season is slated to commence later this year, just a day before the eagerly awaited Season 2 premiere.
Season 2 will kick off with a double-episode bang on June 6, followed by weekly thrillers dropping every Thursday. This new chapter promises to take viewers on a mind-boggling journey as the FBI's elite profiling team delves into the mysterious and deadly case of Gold Star.
As the conspiracy starts to unfold, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) faces an unexpected challenge when serial killer Elias Voit (Zach Gilford) strikes a deal that brings him under their purview, right in their own backyard. The team is pushed to its limits as they encounter their greatest threat yet, with consequences that will leave them emotionally and mentally scarred.
Leading the charge are the original "Criminal Minds" cast members Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Ryan-James Hatanaka, joined by Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Adding to the star-studded cast is Felicity Huffman, who will make a guest appearance as Dr. Jill Gideon, the ex-wife of Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin). Rounding out the impressive line-up are guest stars Clark Gregg, Liana Liberato, Paul F. Tompkins, Tuc Watkins, and Brian White.
Erica Messer takes the helm as showrunner and executive producer of "Criminal Minds: Evolution," with Breen Frazier, Chris Barbour, Glenn Kershaw, and Mark Gordon also serving as executive producers. The series is a joint production between ABC Signature and CBS Studios.
"Criminal Minds: Evolution" serves as a thrilling continuation of the original "Criminal Minds," which captivated audiences for 15 seasons on CBS before its conclusion in 2020. The first season of "Evolution" debuted on Paramount+ in 2022, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this engrossing psychological thriller.
