Fans of the long-running crime drama Criminal Minds have reason to celebrate: the series is returning sooner than anticipated under the new title Criminal Minds: Evolution. The revival, which delves into the Behavioral Analysis Unit’s (BAU) confrontations with a network of serial killers that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, premiered its first season on November 24, 2022, on Paramount+.

 The second season of Criminal Minds: Evolution premiered on June 6, 2024, with the first two episodes releasing simultaneously, followed by weekly episodes every Thursday.

In exciting casting news, Matthew Gray Gubler, who portrayed Dr. Spencer Reid throughout the original series, is set to return for an episode in the upcoming season. This marks his first appearance since the revival began in November 2022.

Production for the new season commenced in August 2024, as confirmed by the show’s official social media channels.

Given this timeline, fans can anticipate new episodes as early as winter 2024, though an early 2025 release is more likely.

As Criminal Minds: Evolution continues to unfold, viewers can look forward to the BAU’s intense and intricate investigations, now under a refreshed title that reflects the series’ dynamic storytelling.