Criminal Minds season 17 explained

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Season Name:Criminal Minds: Evolution
Season Number:17
Num Episodes:10
Network:Paramount+

The seventeenth season of the American police procedural crime drama television series, Criminal Minds: Evolution, premiered on June 6, 2024 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and on Disney+ in other regions on June 7, 2024. The season's story arc follows members of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as they investigate the mystery of "Gold Star", however, they are forced to work with Elias Voit when he "negotiates a deal that transfers him to federal custody, in the BAU's own backyard".

The day prior to this season's premiere, Criminal Minds: Evolution was renewed for a eighteenth season.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of Criminal Minds episodes.

Production

Development

The seventeenth season of Criminal Minds was announced on January 12, 2023.[5] [6] [7] It is marketed by Paramount+ as the "second season" of Criminal Minds: Evolution; which was originally announced as a revival series.

The first two episodes of the new season was released on June 6, followed by weekly releases.[8] The new season premiered on June 7, 2024 on Disney+ in Canada.[9]

Casting

The entire main cast from the previous season will return, with the additions of Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green and Zach Gilford as Elias Voit who were promoted to series regulars this season, after recurring in the previous season.

On January 17, 2024, Josh Stewart revealed that after 16 years, he will not reprise his role as Will LaMontange Jr. this season, stating that his "days of playing Will LaMontagne Jr. are over."[10]

Fans have speculated that Matthew Gray Gubler, the actor of Spencer Reid, may be returning to the show,[11] having not been present in the previous season due to scheduling conflicts.[12] On September 29, 2023, Gubler expressed his willingness to return.[13]

In April, it was announced that Felicity Huffman would guest-star as Dr. Jill Gideon, the ex-wife of Jason Gideon. On May 10, 2024, it was announced that Clark Gregg, Brian J. White and Tuc Watkins will be recurring throughout the season as FBI Director Ray Madison,Vincent Orlov and Frank Church, respectively. Paul F. Tompkins will reprise his role from season 15 as Brian Garrity.

Filming

Filming and production for the seventeenth season of Criminal Minds officially commenced on January 18, 2024.[14] Filming wrapped on May 10, 2024.[15] Cast members Joe Mantegna, Aisha Tyler, A.J. Cook, Adam Rodriguez and Zach Gilford will be directing episodes this season

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Everything to Know About Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2. September 13, 2023. TVGuide.com. December 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203033505/https://www.tvguide.com/news/criminal-minds-evolution-season-2-release-date-cast-spoilers-everything-to-know/. live.
  2. Web site: Criminal Minds Back-to-Work Photo Confirms [Spoiler]'s Return ]. January 17, 2024. TVLine. January 17, 2024 .
  3. Web site: 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Ups Ryan-James Hatanaka to Series Regular for Upcoming Season. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206213557/https://deadline.com/2024/02/criminal-minds-evolution-ryan-james-hatanaka-series-regular-tyler-green-1235816897/. live.
  4. Web site: Criminal Minds: Evolution Casts Felicity Huffman as Gideon's [Spoiler]]. TVLine.com. April 2024. April 1, 2024. July 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240705143716/https://tvline.com/casting-news/criminal-minds-season-17-felicity-huffman-jason-gideon-ex-wife-1235194945/. live.
  5. Web site: 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed at Paramount+. January 12, 2024. Variety. January 12, 2023. February 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203035951/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/criminal-minds-revival-evolution-renewed-paramount-plus-1235487576/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed By Paramount+ . 2024-02-03 . Deadline . January 12, 2023 . January 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230112181918/https://deadline.com/2023/01/criminal-minds-evolution-renewed-paramount-plus-1235219650/ . live .
  7. Web site: Criminal Minds: Evolution Renewed For Season 2 on Paramount+. January 12, 2023. January 12, 2024. January 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230112181918/https://deadline.com/2023/01/criminal-minds-evolution-renewed-paramount-plus-1235219650/#!. live.
  8. Web site: Criminal Minds: Evolution Sets Season 2 Premiere Date, Releases First Photos. May 5, 2024. TV Line. Mitovich, Matt Webb. May 3, 2024. May 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240505004517/https://tvline.com/news/criminal-minds-season-17-premiere-date-evolution-1235194100/. live.
  9. Web site: Beck . Michelle . 2024-05-07 . 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2 Disney+ Release Date Announced (Canada) . 2024-05-08 . Disney Plus Informer . en-US . May 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508180248/https://www.disneyplusinformer.com/criminal-minds-evolution-season-2-disney-release-date-announced-canada/ . live .
  10. Web site: Criminal Minds fans 'disappointed' as cast member leaves series after 16 years. January 19, 2024. The Independent. Stolworthy, Jacob. January 19, 2024. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240119105222/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/criminal-minds-evolution-cast-season-17-b2481398.html. live.
  11. Web site: 4 Clues That Reid Is Finally Returning In Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2. December 26, 2023. ScreenRant. December 26, 2023. December 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231228013434/https://screenrant.com/x-clues-that-reid-is-finally-returning-in-criminal-minds-evolution-season-2/. live.
  12. Web site: The Real Reason Matthew Gray Gubler Skipped Out On The Criminal Minds Reboot. October 10, 2023. TheThings. October 10, 2023. October 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231014062505/https://www.thethings.com/why-matthew-gray-gubler-skipped-out-on-the-criminal-minds-reboot/. live.
  13. Web site: Matthew Gray Gubler Just Revealed If He'd Ever Return to 'Criminal Minds'. October 7, 2023. Yahoo Life. October 2, 2023. February 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203035951/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/matthew-gray-gubler-just-revealed-190200993.html. live.
  14. Web site: Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 production underway - What to expect and when It may hit screens. January 22, 2024. The Economic Times. 0013-0389. January 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240123141918/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/criminal-minds-evolution-season-2-production-underway-what-to-expect-and-when-it-may-hit-screens/articleshow/107089094.cms. live.
  15. 1788749231614050358 . JoeMantegna . That's a wrap on season 17. Tune in June 6th for the wild ride! @paramountplus @criminalminds. Joe Mantegna . May 10, 2024 . en . Twitter.

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