Criminal Minds: Evolution is back — and season 19 is raising the stakes with a dangerous new threat that could push the BAU to its limits.
The hit Paramount+ series returns Thursday, May 28 with a two-episode premiere, followed by new episodes dropping weekly through the season finale on July 23. The upcoming season will consist of 10 episodes.
Season 19 Overview
Season 19 of Criminal Minds: Evolution finds the BAU facing one of their most complex and chilling cases yet. As the team investigates a string of disturbing crimes, Elias Voit begins a path toward redemption — but his growing notoriety has unintended consequences.
His actions draw the attention of a new and highly dangerous adversary known as “The Fan.” Precise, calculating, and obsessed, this UnSub emerges from the shadows with one goal: to prove superiority over the very killer he idolizes. As the threat escalates, the BAU is forced back into Voit’s orbit, setting up a tense and unpredictable battle of minds.
Premiere + Release Schedule:
- Premiere Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Platform: Paramount+
- Premiere Format: Two episodes at launch
- Release Schedule: Weekly episodes
- Season Finale: July 23, 2026
- Total Episodes: 10
Cast
The series stars Joe Mantegna, A. J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Zach Gilford, and RJ Hatanaka, alongside Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster.
Guest Stars
Season 19 will also feature a strong lineup of guest stars, including Clark Gregg, Jeri Ryan, Yvette Nicole Brown, Justin Kirk, Cress Williams, Kofi Siriboe, Dash Mihok, Nicholas Gonzalez, Paul F. Tompkins, and Connor Storrie.
Creative Team
Erica Messer serves as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Breen Frazier, Chris Barbour, Glenn Kershaw, and Mark Gordon. The series is produced by 20th Television and CBS Studios.
Why Season 19 Could Be Bigger
With Elias Voit’s story evolving and a new UnSub emerging who is both strategic and deeply personal, season 19 is positioning itself as one of the most intense chapters yet. The introduction of “The Fan” adds a psychological layer that could redefine the stakes for the BAU moving forward.
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