The 'Criminal Minds' reboot officially has a premiere date

When it comes to procedural crime TV dramas, few shows stand the test of time for many years without losing their touch. Beloved CBS show "Criminal Minds" is among those that have done just that, continuing its upward trajectory for more than a decade. Now, two years after wrapping up its triumphant 15-season run (a whopping 324 episodes) on the network in 2020, the crime drama has officially received a relaunch order from streamer Paramount+ (the entire series is also streaming on the platform) . On Friday, August 9, Paramount+ officially announced the reboot's official title and teased a potential suspect throughout the season, which will be played by "Friday Night Lights" star Zach Gilford.

The original "Criminal Minds" spawned two other spinoffs—"Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" and "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders"—which did not enjoy the same success as the original and were canceled after their first and second seasons, respectively. A ton of behavioral analysis shows like "Criminal Minds" also came out, seemingly inspired by the show's success.

"Criminal Minds" follows several members of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, a group of accomplished criminal profilers who use their expertise in behavioral analysis to unearth twisted criminals in the making. The buzz surrounding the reboot is skyrocketing, as six members of the original cast are returning for it. Read on for all the details about the "Criminal Minds" reboot we know so far, including its release date, plot, and casting updates.