Paramount+ has set a premiere date for Criminal Minds season 19 and renewed the series for a landmark 20th season. New episodes will begin streaming on Thursday, May 28, with returning cast members including Joe Mantegna and Paget Brewster. The season features guest stars such as Connor Storrie from Heated Rivalry.
Paramount+ announced that Criminal Minds season 19 will premiere on Thursday, May 28. The long-running procedural drama returns with its core cast, including Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Zach Gilford, RJ Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster in their roles with the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). The streamer has also confirmed a renewal for season 20, set to arrive in 2027, maintaining the show's annual release schedule. This marks a significant milestone as the series approaches its 20th season. Guest stars for season 19 include Connor Storrie, known for Heated Rivalry; Justin Kirk from Angels in America; Yvette Nicole Brown of Community; Clark Gregg, who appeared in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; Paul F. Tompkins from Bojack Horseman; Cress Williams of Black Lightning; Kofi Siriboe from Queen Sugar; and others such as Jeri Ryan, Rob Yang, Nicholas Gonzalez, and Cara Jade Myers from Killers of the Flower Moon. A sneak peek clip shows the BAU facing urgency as three missing persons cases reveal a connection to the past, with the caption noting, 'the clock starts ticking for the BAU when three missing persons are reported... uncovering a chilling connection to the past.' The renewal underscores the enduring popularity of the series on the platform.