‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Cast Reacts to Show’s Cancellation: “There’s So Many More Stories to Tell”
*Criminal Minds: Evolution* will end after its forthcoming 20th season, prompting cast members to share affectionate and bittersweet reactions. The cancellation matters to fans and the cast because, despite the series’ long run, its showrunner says there are more stories to tell and Vangsness hopes the show can continue elsewhere.
Kirsten Vangsness, who has played Penelope Garcia since the first season, said the cast learned the news at the same time as viewers and described reaching 20 seasons as unusual. A.J. Cook, RJ Hatanaka, Paget Brewster and Aisha Tyler also posted tributes to their co-stars; the final season is due to premiere in 2027.
In short
- The series will end after its 20th season.
- Cast members shared bittersweet tributes.
- The final season is due in 2027.
Explained simply
Criminal Minds is a US crime drama about a team of FBI profilers who study evidence and behaviour to help investigate serious crimes. The original series began in 2005, and Criminal Minds: Evolution is its revival, continuing the story with many of the same characters.
Penelope Garcia, played by Kirsten Vangsness, is the team’s technical analyst, while A.J. Cook, Paget Brewster and Aisha Tyler have also played long-running characters. RJ Hatanaka joined the revival as FBI agent Tyler Green. The series has built a following over many years, and its future matters to viewers who have followed the characters and to the people who make it.