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Criminal Minds
Season 17
International promotional poster
Starring
No. of episodes2
Release
Original networkParamount+ (US)
Disney+ (Global)
Original releaseJune 6, 2024 (2024-06-06) –
present
Season chronology
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Season 16
List of episodes

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 will premiere on June 6, 2024 on Paramount+ in the U.S.[1] and on Disney+ in other regions on June 7, 2024.

On June 5, 2024, (a day before the season 17 premiere), Criminal Minds: Evolution was renewed for another season.[3]

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

Recurring[edit]

Guest[edit]

Episodes[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [8]Directed byWritten by [9]Original release date [10]
3351"Gold Star"Doug AarniokoskiErica MesserJune 6, 2024 (2024-06-06)
3362"Contagion"A.J. CookMathew LauJune 6, 2024 (2024-06-06)
3373"Homesick"Adam Rodriguez[11]Sullivan Fitzgerald & Carlton GillespieJune 13, 2024 (2024-06-13)
3384"Kingdom of the Blind"Joe Mantegna[12]Chikodili Agwuna & Jayne A. ArcherJune 20, 2024 (2024-06-20)
3395"Conspiracy vs. Theory"Sharat Raju[13]Breen FrazierJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
3406"Message in a Bottle"Nelson McCormick[14]Carlton Gillespie & Sullivan FitzgeraldJuly 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
3417"Piranha"Aisha Tyler[15]Chikodili Agwuna & Jayne A. ArcherJuly 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)
3428"North Star"Zach Gilford[16]Charles Dewey & Christopher BarbourJuly 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)
3439"Stars & Stripes"Bethany Rooney[17]Christopher BarbourJuly 25, 2024 (2024-07-25)
34410"Save the Children"Glenn Kershaw[18]Breen FrazierAugust 1, 2024 (2024-08-01)

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

The 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.[19][20][21] The first two episodes of the new season will be released on June 6, followed by weekly releases.[22] The new season will premiere on June 7, 2024 on Disney+ in Canada.[23]

Casting[edit]

Felicity Huffman will guest star as Dr. Jill Gideon (the ex-wife of Jason Gideon) this season

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 regular 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."[24]

Fans have speculated that Matthew Gray Gubler, the actor of Spencer Reid, may be returning to the show,[25] having not been present in the previous season due to scheduling conflicts.[26] On September 29, 2023, Gubler expressed his willingness to return.[27]

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[edit]

Filming and production for the seventeenth season of Criminal Minds officially commenced on January 18, 2024.[28] Filming wrapped on May 10, 2024.[29] Cast members Joe Mantegna, Aisha Tyler, A.J. Cook, Adam Rodriguez and Zach Gilford will be directing episodes this season [1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (September 9, 2022). "'Criminal Minds' Revival Gets Title; Zach Gilford to Recur in Paramount+ Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  3. ^ WEBB MITOVICH, MATT (June 5, 2024). "Criminal Minds Scores Early Renewal Ahead of Season 17 Premiere". TVline. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Everything to Know About Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Criminal Minds Back-to-Work Photo Confirms [Spoiler]'s Return". TVLine. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Ups Ryan-James Hatanaka to Series Regular for Upcoming Season". Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Criminal Minds: Evolution Casts Felicity Huffman as Gideon's [Spoiler]". TVLine.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
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  10. ^ "Shows A-Z – criminal minds evolution". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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  16. ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17/e08". Rotten Tomatoes. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  17. ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17/e09". Rotten Tomatoes. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  18. ^ "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal_minds/s17/e10". Rotten Tomatoes. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  19. ^ "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed at Paramount+". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  20. ^ "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed By Paramount+". Deadline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "Criminal Minds: Evolution Renewed For Season 2 on Paramount+". Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  22. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb. "Criminal Minds: Evolution Sets Season 2 Premiere Date, Releases First Photos". TV Line. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  23. ^ Beck, Michelle (May 7, 2024). "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2 Disney+ Release Date Announced (Canada)". Disney Plus Informer. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  24. ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (January 19, 2024). "Criminal Minds fans 'disappointed' as cast member leaves series after 16 years". The Independent. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  25. ^ "4 Clues That Reid Is Finally Returning In Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  26. ^ "The Real Reason Matthew Gray Gubler Skipped Out On The Criminal Minds Reboot". TheThings. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  27. ^ "Matthew Gray Gubler Just Revealed If He'd Ever Return to 'Criminal Minds'". Yahoo Life. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  28. ^ "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.
  29. ^ 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.