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Criminal Minds: Evolution is a 2022 revival of the long-running CBS crime drama Criminal Minds, released on the Paramount+ streaming service. The season follows the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit as it investigates a network of serial killers who formed connections during the COVID-19 pandemic, led by the perpetrator Elias Voit. Original cast members including Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A. J.
Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, and Aisha Tyler reprised their roles for the revival.
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What is Criminal Minds: Evolution?
Criminal Minds: Evolution is the 2022 Paramount+ continuation of CBS's long-running Criminal Minds series. It brings back members of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, including David Rossi, Emily Prentiss, JJ Jareau, and Penelope Garcia. [Paramount+ official announcement](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/paramount-plus/news/1010479/criminal-minds-evolution-to-premiere-with-two-episodes-on-thanksgiving-day-exclusively-on-paramount-/)
What is the main case in the first season of Criminal Minds: Evolution?
The BAU investigates a network of serial killers who connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The season's central threat is Elias Voit, also known as the serial killer Sicarius. [Paramount+ official trailer](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/criminal_minds/news/1010507/watch-the-official-trailer-for-criminal-minds-evolution/)
How many episodes are in the first season?
The first season has 10 episodes and premiered with two episodes on Paramount+ on November 24, 2022. New episodes then arrived weekly, with the season finale scheduled for February 9, 2023. [Paramount+ official announcement](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/paramount-plus/news/1010479/criminal-minds-evolution-to-premiere-with-two-episodes-on-thanksgiving-day-exclusively-on-paramount-/)
How is Criminal Minds: Evolution different from the original series?
The revival uses a more serialized structure, with one large investigation continuing across the season instead of treating every episode as a mostly separate case. It was produced for Paramount+ by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, with a darker streaming presentation. [Paramount+ official announcement](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/paramount-plus/news/1010479/criminal-minds-evolution-to-premiere-with-two-episodes-on-thanksgiving-day-exclusively-on-paramount-/)
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