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Criminal Minds

2005·Show
364Episodes in19Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.1Metacritic467.5Rotten Tomatoes–82%
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Criminal Minds fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.

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.
Procedural Crime ThrillerPsychological ProfilingDark & Gritty AtmosphereTeam DynamicsSerial Killer InvestigationMental Health ExplorationHigh-Stakes TensionEpisodic MysteryForensic DetailEmotional Toll of Justice

Crew

Directed by:
Glenn Kershaw, Félix Alcalá, Rob Bailey
Written by:
Rick Dunkle, Kimberly A. Harrison, Oanh Ly
Produced by:
Erica Messer, Glenn Kershaw, Debra J. Fisher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Criminal Minds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Criminal Minds legally?

PrimeHuluParamount+PhiloYouTube TV

Criminal Minds is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Criminal Minds worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Criminal Minds rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Criminal Minds have?

19 seasons

It has 19 seasons with 364 episodes of about 42 minutes each and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Criminal Minds?

Critics46
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Criminal Minds higher (79) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Criminal Minds air?

It started in 2005 and is still in production.

What language is Criminal Minds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Criminal Minds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Criminal Minds in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Criminal Minds use?

Meaningful Background EventMore DakkaMad ArtistBlind and the BeastCensorship by SpellingMad BomberHero InsuranceMorning SicknessPut on a BusArch-EnemySmoking Gun Control*Click* Helloand 523 more

TV Tropes lists 535 storytelling tropes for Criminal Minds, including Meaningful Background Event, More Dakka, Mad Artist.