VAST VIEW 'Criminal Minds' Finally Closes the Case: Iconic Crime Drama Ending After 20 Seasons
The long-running CBS-turned-Paramount+ crime drama will wrap for good in 2027, and its cast is now speaking out about the sudden cancellation.
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After two decades of profiling serial killers and unsub cases, "Criminal Minds" is coming to a close. The series, which launched on CBS back in 2005 before relocating to Paramount+ in 2022 under the title "Criminal Minds: Evolution," will officially end its run in 2027, according to Page Six.
The show's cast has broken their silence following news of the abrupt cancellation, reacting publicly after years of keeping the long-running franchise alive through its network-to-streaming transition. Page Six reports the ending caps a run spanning 20 seasons total across both platforms.
The drama built a devoted fanbase over the years for its deep dives into criminal psychology and the BAU team's pursuit of dangerous offenders, making it one of the more durable crime procedurals in recent television history.
Sources: Page Six
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