Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds is an American crime drama television series created by Jeff Davis, which premiered in September of 2005. The show was produced by The Mark Gordon Company, and was then broadcast on the CBS network. This series features a cast that has had many changes since the show was first introduced. Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, and Shemar Moore are the only actors to have appeared in every season so far. Since this original franchise was aired, a new series called Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders has surfaced.

Summary
Based in Quantico, Virginia, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) is a subsection of the FBI. Criminal Minds revolves around a team of profilers who are called in by local police departments to assist in the solving of extremely violent crimes. With the nature of the job, the characters face great difficulty in their work as well as their home life.

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Characters
Gideon is well known as the Unit Chief in the BAU. After his friend Sarah is murdered by serial killer Frank Breitkopf (Keith Carradine), he begins to crack. Aaaron Hotchner, Hotch, is one of the most experienced profilers in the BAU. Throughout the show he struggles with balancing his work and home life. He had more difficulties when his wife, whom had divorced him, is murdered by a fugitive serial killer. After his ex wife is murdered, he gains full custody of their child.
 * Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) - Seasons 1-3.
 * Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) - Seasons 1-12.
 * Elle Greenaway (Lola Glaudini) - Seasons 1-2.
 * Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) - Seasons 1-Present.
 * Jennifer "J.J." Jareau (A.J. Cook) - Seasons 1-5, 7-Present; Guest Season 6.
 * Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) - Seasons 1-Present.
 * Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) - Seasons 1-11; Guest Season 12.
 * Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster) - Seasons 2-7, 12-Present; Guest Seasons 9 & 11.
 * David Rossi (Joe Mantegna) - Seasons 3-Present.

Spin-Off Show: Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Criminal Minds also has a spin off show which started with a pilot episode on April 8, 2015. The first season began on March 16, 2016. The second season started on March 8, 2017 and is a late show starts at 10:00pm on Wednesday evenings. There are 13 episodes in season 1 and season 2 aims for 13 episodes as well. This show is about worldly viewpoint of the initial Criminal Minds. FBI agents come together to form a team called the “International Response Team (IRT)” to find clues for cases. However, the critics did not like this show, but it is still going because it receives plenty of viewers.