Criminal Minds season 17
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| Original network | Paramount+ |
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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.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Joe Mantegna as David Rossi[3]
- AJ Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau[3]
- Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia[3]
- Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis[3]
- Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez[3]
- Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss[3]
- Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green[4]
Recurring[edit]
- Zach Gilford as Elias Voit[5]
- 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]
Guest[edit]
- Felicity Huffman as Dr. Jill Gideon[6]
Episodes[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by [7] | Original release date [8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 1 | TBA | Doug Aarniokoski[9] | Erica Messer | June 6, 2024 |
| 336 | 2 | TBA | TBA | Mathew Lau | June 6, 2024 |
| 337 | 3 | TBA | TBA | Sullivan Fitzgerald & Carlton Gillespie | June 13, 2024 |
| 338 | 4 | TBA | TBA | Chikodili Agwuna & Jayne A. Archer | June 20, 2024 |
| 339 | 5 | TBA | TBA | Breen Frazier | June 27, 2024 |
| 340 | 6 | TBA | TBA | Carlton Gillespie & Sullivan Fitzgerald | July 4, 2024 |
| 341 | 7 | TBA | Aisha Tyler[10] | Chikodili Agwuna & Jayne A. Archer | July 11, 2024 |
| 342 | 8 | TBA | Zach Gilford | Charles Dewey & Christopher Barbour | July 18, 2024 |
| 343 | 9 | TBA | TBA | TBA | July 25, 2024 |
| 344 | 10 | TBA | TBA | TBA | August 1, 2024 |
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.[11][12][13] The first two episodes of the new season will be released on June 6, followed by weekly releases.[14] The new season will premiere on June 7, 2024 on Disney+ in Canada.[15]
Casting[edit]
The entire main cast from the previous season will return, with the addition of Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green who was promoted to series regular this season.[4] Zach Gilford will reprise his role of serial killer, Elias Voit.[5]
On January 17, 2024, Josh Stewart, a longtime actor on the show, announced that he would not be returning for the seventeenth season.[16]
Fans have speculated that Matthew Gray Gubler, the actor of main character Spencer Reid, may be returning to the show,[17] having not been present in the previous season due to scheduling conflicts.[18] On September 29, 2023, Gubler expressed his willingness to return.[19]
In April, it was announced that Felicity Huffman would guest-star as Dr. Jill Gideon, the ex-wife of Jason Gideon.[6] 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.[20] Filming wrapped on May 10, 2024.[21] 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.
- ^ 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: Evolution' Ups Ryan-James Hatanaka to Series Regular for Upcoming Season". Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Criminal Minds Back-to-Work Photo Confirms [Spoiler]'s Return". TVLine. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "Criminal Minds: Evolution Casts Felicity Huffman as Gideon's [Spoiler]". TVLine.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "Criminal Minds". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – criminal minds evolution". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Criminal Minds on Instagram: The BAU is Back! The new season of #CriminalMinds: Evolution is officially in production 🎬". Instagram. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'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.
