The long-standing CBS crime drama ‘Criminal Minds’ calls it quits after running successfully for a staggering 15 seasons. A fan-favorite, it held its dedicated viewers captivated until the final season in 2020. The cancellation left its faithful fan base shattered, but the show promised a baffling revival just two years later.

Plunging Ratings but Persistent Fans

Unfortunately, the viewership and ratings shows a nosedive during the last seasons.

CBS decided, much to the chagrin of many, not to refurbish ‘Criminal Minds’ for a 16th season. However, keeping faith in the mighty fan base, Paramount+ announced a revival of the beloved crime drama series.

A Stellar Comeback

Fans gather new hope as whispers of a revival reached their ears. The upcoming Paramount+ series promises to resurrect many central characters, like Kirsten Vangsness and Joe Mantegna. Picking up from the hanging threads of the last season, the series will continue the storyline, leaving fans and critics alike swinging between anticipation and confusion.

A History of Hardships

‘Criminal Minds’ has always been a series of peaks and valleys. While it displayed remarkable teamwork on screen, backstage whispers revealed internal conflicts. The reputable actor Mandy Patinkin left the series after only three seasons, leaving the team in turmoil. Patinkin described his association with ‘Criminal Minds’ as his “biggest public mistake,” citing the drama’s excessive brutality.