Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Created by Erica Messer
On CBS
A procedural crime drama following an FBI international division as they rescue Americans abroad, balancing case-of-the-week resolution with moderate stakes and ensemble dynamics.
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders is a drama about the specialized International Division of the FBI tasked with solving crimes and coming to the rescue of Americans who find themselves in danger while abroad.
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Questions people ask
Is Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Does Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
