Criminal Minds: Evolution Looks Like a Completely Different Show So Far
The Criminal Minds: Evolution trailer makes viewers go set aside time on Thanksgiving to watch the first episodes of the reboot.
The trailer recently released by Paramount+ shows how the events of Criminal Minds season 16 will unfold. It has already been released that the new season will focus on one story instead of a bunch of unconnected cases.
The BAU agents will tackle one of the most horrifying cases they ever had and find out how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted serial killers. The Big Bad of the season, Elias Voit, played by Friday Night Lights' Zach Gilford will present his creation, an organized network of serial killers for the fan-favorite behavioral analysis team to defeat.
Besides, the obvious changes in the BAU team's composition (Daniel Henney's Matt Simmons and Matthew Gray Gubler's Doctor Spencer Reid will not return for season 16), fans noticed that with the transition from CBS to Paramount+ the show is shaping up to be something unique, not previously seen on Criminal Minds.
Without the restrictions of network television and more time to dive into the storyline, the creators of the show definitely had the freedom to explore the dark nature of serial killers. That's why for many fans, season 16 already looks deeper, darker, and grittier than the original CBS series.
The trailer shows that the reboot added plenty of suspense and even a little horror, which the fans dig. Besides, many noticed that the graphics quality seems much better than before.
Another exciting moment shown in the trailer is the return of the beloved character Penelope Garcia, played by Kirsten Vangsness. After years of fighting the darkness, the hacker genius left the BAU to work for a non-profit at the end of season 15 and the team promised to never call her with a case unless her help is absolutely needed.
According to the trailer, the case of Elias Voit and his serial killer network will prove to be so difficult that the team will find themselves in a situation where they can't do without Penelope's help (which is not surprising considering the Boy Genius Spencer Reid is not by their side) and will have to break the promise.
All in all, the trailer shows that season 16 is a true evolution of Criminal Minds. Fans like the premise, the quality, the horror-movie tone, and are excited to meet their favorite characters.