'Criminal Minds: Evolution' to End With 20th Season on Paramount+

· Entertainment · United States

Paramount+ will end "Criminal Minds: Evolution" with its upcoming 20th season, marking the first official cancellation by the streamer's new leadership team under Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer. The decision was reportedly made recently. The series has carried the "Evolution" title since moving to the streamer in 2022, continuing the franchise that began on broadcast television. The ending closes the show's run across two incarnations on two platforms, though the reporting notes it is ending "for now," leaving room for future revivals. The move signals a tighter content slate under Paramount+'s new management.

Why it matters：The cancellation is an early signal of how Paramount+'s new leadership will prune long-running franchises, a pattern other streamers are watching as they shift from volume to profitability.

Key points

  • The 20th season will be the series' last on Paramount+.
  • It is the first official cancellation under the streamer's new co-chair and CCO.
  • The show has used the 'Evolution' title since moving to streaming in 2022.

Sources (original reporting)

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