{
  "id": 17283814,
  "title": "Criminal Minds: Evolution Canceled At Paramount+, Ending After 20 Seasons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-canceled-at-paramount-ending-after-20-seasons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T20:26:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2302964/criminal-minds-evolution-canceled-paramount-plus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After 20 years on the air, the popular procedural drama \"Criminal Minds\" will conclude its run on Paramount+ with Season 20, according to recent reports. The long-running series originally premiered on CBS in 2005 and showcased an elite team of FBI criminal profilers, known as the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). Despite some changes in the main cast over the years, the show's legacy has been celebrated by its dedicated fanbase. Showrunner Erica Messer expressed her gratitude to all involved in bringing the series to its 20th season, emphasizing the show's impact on the entire production team and global audience. Matthew Gray Gubler, who previously appeared as a guest star, is set to return for Season 20, while Spencer Reid's character was discontinued in the previous season. Fans can look forward to the final installment of this iconic series airing on Paramount+ later this year.",
  "summary": "It's case closed for the BAU on Criminal Minds: The long-running procedural will end with its upcoming Season 20.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Criminal Minds’ Ending with 20th Season on Paramount+",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-ending-with-20th-season-on-paramount",
        "published": "2026-10-30T20:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ to End With Season 20 on Paramount+",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-season-20-on-paramount",
        "published": "2026-10-30T20:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ to End With Season 20 at Paramount+",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-season-20-at-paramount",
        "published": "2026-10-30T20:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ To End With Season 20 On Paramount+",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-season-20-on-paramount-17282383",
        "published": "2026-10-30T20:00:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}