Criminal Minds
To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.
Created by Jeff Davis
On CBS, Paramount+
A long-running procedural crime drama that pairs dark subject matter with the reassuring structure of weekly case resolution and team camaraderie.
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Essence
Ensemble
Mandy Patinkin
Jason Gideon
Joe Mantegna
David Rossi
Paget Brewster
Emily Prentiss
Thomas Gibson
Aaron Hotchner
Adam Rodriguez
Luke Alvez
Kirsten Vangsness
Penelope Garcia
Lola Glaudini
Elle Greenaway
A.J. Cook
Jennifer Jareau
Aisha Tyler
Dr. Tara Lewis
Shemar Moore
Derek Morgan
Zach Gilford
Elias Voit
Matthew Gray Gubler
Dr. Spencer Reid
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