The seventeenth season of the American police procedural crime drama television series Criminal Minds, subtitled Evolution, follows members of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as they investigate the mystery of Gold Star. As that conspiracy unfolds, the BAU is met with an unexpected complication when Voit negotiates a deal that transfers him to federal custody, in the BAU’s own backyard.[1] It is the second season of the revival of the series premiered in 2005 on CBS, which originally ended in 2020.[2] The season premiered on June 6, 2024 on Paramount+ in the U.S.[1] and on Disney+ in other regions on June 7, 2024.
| Criminal Minds | |
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| Season 17 | |
 International promotional poster | |
| Starring |
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| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Paramount+ |
| Original release | June 6, 2024 – present |
| Season chronology | |
On June 5, 2024, (a day before the season 17 premiere), Criminal Minds: Evolution was renewed for another season.[3]
Cast
editMain
edit- Joe Mantegna as David Rossi[4]
- AJ Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau[4]
- Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia[4]
- Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis[4]
- Zach Gilford as Elias Voit[5]
- Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green[6]
- Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez[4]
- Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss[4]
Recurring
edit- Nicole Pacent as Rebecca Wilson
- Clark Gregg as FBI Director Ray Madison[1]
- Brian J. White as Vincent Orlov[1]
- Tuc Watkins as Frank Church[1]
- Paul F. Tompkins as Brian Garrity[1]
- Kiele Sanchez as Sydney Voit
Guest
edit- Felicity Huffman as Dr. Jill Gideon[7]
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [8] | Directed by | Written by [9] | Original release date [10] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 1 | "Gold Star" | Doug Aarniokoski | Erica Messer | June 6, 2024 | |
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Two weeks after the events of last season's finale, a Bristow, Virginia police officer's wife is murdered. The BAU connects the case to Gold Star, an unsub who removes their victim's eyes and leaves bullets with star markings on them. They discover the DOJ has been consulting with Elias Voit. After the police officer commits suicide during questioning, the BAU calls Tyler Green to help them with the case. | ||||||
| 336 | 2 | "Contagion" | A.J. Cook | Mathew Lau | June 6, 2024 | |
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Forced to work with Voit, JJ attempts to trick him into incriminating himself as Sicarius. Rossi and Prentiss investigate after two teachers in Provo, Utah are killed with a similar MO to Gold Star. Lewis and Tyler perform a stake-out but are joined by Tara's DOJ ex-girlfriend Rebecca. | ||||||
| 337 | 3 | "Homesick" | Adam Rodriguez | Sullivan Fitzgerald & Carlton Gillespie | June 13, 2024 | |
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The BAU has become the subject of conspiracy theories due to Doug Bailey's death the previous season. While JJ and Alvez attempt to convince Voit's wife to speak with him, Rossi and Lewis investigate a serial killer in Houston, Texas who has been dubbed "The Moving Day Killer". | ||||||
| 338 | 4 | "Kingdom of the Blind" | Joe Mantegna | Chikodili Agwuna & Jayne A. Archer | June 20, 2024 | |
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The BAU is faced with more Gold Star killing with the same gruesome M.O. in Jackpot, Nevada. Elias Voit says goodbye to his family. Prentiss wrestles with the fallout of her run-in with Brian Garrity. Garcia hacks the cloned phone brought in by Tyler Green. | ||||||
| 339 | 5 | "Conspiracy vs. Theory" | Sharat Raju[11] | Breen Frazier | June 27, 2024 | |
| 340 | 6 | "Message in a Bottle" | Nelson McCormick[12] | Carlton Gillespie & Sullivan Fitzgerald | July 4, 2024 | |
| 341 | 7 | "Piranha" | Aisha Tyler[13] | Chikodili Agwuna & Jayne A. Archer | July 11, 2024 | |
| 342 | 8 | "North Star" | Zach Gilford[14] | Charles Dewey & Christopher Barbour | July 18, 2024 | |
| 343 | 9 | "Stars & Stripes" | Bethany Rooney[15] | Christopher Barbour | July 25, 2024 | |
| 344 | 10 | "Save the Children" | Glenn Kershaw[16] | Breen Frazier | August 1, 2024 | |
Production
editDevelopment
editThe seventeenth season of Criminal Minds was announced on January 12, 2023. It serves as a second season to Criminal Minds: Evolution, the name of the main series' continuation.[17][18][19] The first two episodes of the new season was released on June 6, followed by weekly releases.[20] The new season premiered on June 7, 2024 on Disney+ in Canada.[21]
Casting
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The entire main cast from the previous season will return, with the additions of Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green and Zach Gilford as Elias Voit who were promoted to series regulars this season, after recurring in the previous season.[6][5]
On January 17, 2024, Josh Stewart revealed that after 16 years, he will not reprise his role as Will LaMontange Jr. this season, stating that his "days of playing Will LaMontagne Jr. are over."[22]
Fans have speculated that Matthew Gray Gubler, the actor of Spencer Reid, may be returning to the show,[23] having not been present in the previous season due to scheduling conflicts.[24] On September 29, 2023, Gubler expressed his willingness to return.[25]
In April, it was announced that Felicity Huffman would guest-star as Dr. Jill Gideon, the ex-wife of Jason Gideon.[7] On May 10, 2024, it was announced that Clark Gregg, Brian J. White and Tuc Watkins will be recurring throughout the season as FBI Director Ray Madison; Vincent Orlov and Frank Church respectively.[1] Paul F. Tompkins will reprise his role from season 15 as Brian Garrity.[1]
Filming
editFilming and production for the seventeenth season of Criminal Minds officially commenced on January 18, 2024.[26] Filming wrapped on May 10, 2024.[27] Cast members Joe Mantegna, Aisha Tyler, A.J. Cook, Adam Rodriguez and Zach Gilford will be directing episodes this season [1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i WEBB MITOVICH, MATT (May 10, 2024). "Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Casts Clark Gregg, Brian White and Others — Watch Exclusive Trailer". TVline. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 9, 2022). "'Criminal Minds' Revival Gets Title; Zach Gilford to Recur in Paramount+ Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ WEBB MITOVICH, MATT (June 5, 2024). "Criminal Minds Scores Early Renewal Ahead of Season 17 Premiere". TVline. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Everything to Know About Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Criminal Minds Back-to-Work Photo Confirms [Spoiler]'s Return". TVLine. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Ups Ryan-James Hatanaka to Series Regular for Upcoming Season". Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Criminal Minds: Evolution Casts Felicity Huffman as Gideon's [Spoiler]". TVLine.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17". Rotten Tomatoes.
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- ^ "Shows A-Z – criminal minds evolution". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17/e05". Rotten Tomatoes.
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{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); External link in|title=|url=(help) - ^ Boyle, Kelli (May 8, 2024). "'Aisha Tyler Hypes 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2: 'Best Season We've Ever Made'". TV Insider. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17/e08". Rotten Tomatoes.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); External link in|title=|url=(help) - ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17/e09". Rotten Tomatoes.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); External link in|title=|url=(help) - ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17/e10". Rotten Tomatoes.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); External link in|title=|url=(help) - ^ "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed at Paramount+". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed By Paramount+". Deadline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Criminal Minds: Evolution Renewed For Season 2 on Paramount+". Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb. "Criminal Minds: Evolution Sets Season 2 Premiere Date, Releases First Photos". TV Line. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Beck, Michelle (May 7, 2024). "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2 Disney+ Release Date Announced (Canada)". Disney Plus Informer. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (January 19, 2024). "Criminal Minds fans 'disappointed' as cast member leaves series after 16 years". The Independent. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "4 Clues That Reid Is Finally Returning In Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "The Real Reason Matthew Gray Gubler Skipped Out On The Criminal Minds Reboot". TheThings. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Matthew Gray Gubler Just Revealed If He'd Ever Return to 'Criminal Minds'". Yahoo Life. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 production underway - What to expect and when It may hit screens". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Joe Mantegna [@JoeMantegna] (May 10, 2024). "That's a wrap on season 17. Tune in June 6th for the wild ride! @paramountplus @criminalminds" (Tweet). Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Twitter.