What is criminal minds evolution?

Criminal Minds: Evolution

Criminal Minds: Evolution is a revival and continuation of the original CBS series, Criminal%20Minds. It premiered on Paramount+ in November 2022.

Key Differences from the Original:

• Streaming Format: Airing on a streaming service allows for more mature themes, language, and violence than network television permitted in the original series. Episodes can be longer and story arcs are more serialized.
• Single UnSub Arc: Instead of the procedural "case-of-the-week" format, Evolution focuses on a single, overarching case throughout the entire season. The team investigates a network of serial killers built during the pandemic.
• New Format: The BAU is now a shadow of its former self due to budget cuts that stemmed from the effects of COVID.
• Recurring UnSub: The main antagonist is a recurring UnSub, Elias%20Voight, who is a formidable and intelligent serial killer with a network of other killers under his command.
• Character Focus: The series delves deeper into the personal lives of the returning BAU%20Members and explores the emotional toll of their work.

Returning Cast Members:

Several key cast members from the original series reprised their roles, including:

• Joe Mantegna as David%20Rossi
• A.J. Cook as Jennifer%20"JJ"%20Jareau
• Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope%20Garcia
• Aisha Tyler as Dr.%20Tara%20Lewis
• Adam Rodriguez as Luke%20Alvez
• Paget Brewster as Emily%20Prentiss

Story Arcs and Themes:

• The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on crime and society.
• The rise of serial killer networks and the challenges of tracking them.
• The mental and emotional strain on the BAU agents as they face increasingly complex and disturbing cases.
• The evolution of the BAU in a post-pandemic world.