"Criminal Minds" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Creator:

Jeff Davis

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.

Plot:

An elite group of profilers analyze the nation's most dangerous criminal minds in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again.

Plot Keywords:

FBI Profiler | Serial Killer

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 17	11:00 PM	AETV	A Higher Power	#3.15
Sat. July 18	3:00 AM	AETV	A Higher Power	#3.15

Cast

Shemar Moore	...	Derek Morgan (90 episodes, 2005-2009)
Thomas Gibson	...	Aaron 'Hotch' Hotchner / ... (90 episodes, 2005-2009)
Matthew Gray Gubler	...	Dr. Spencer Reid (90 episodes, 2005-2009)
A.J. Cook	...	Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau / ... (89 episodes, 2005-2009)
Kirsten Vangsness	...	Penelope Garcia (89 episodes, 2005-2009)
Paget Brewster	...	Emily Prentiss (60 episodes, 2006-2009)
Mandy Patinkin	...	Jason Gideon (47 episodes, 2005-2007)
Joe Mantegna	...	David Rossi (40 episodes, 2007-2009)

Also Known As:

"Quantico" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min | 60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Hungary:16 (some episodes) | Hungary:18 (some episodes) | Netherlands:12 | Australia:MA (some episodes) | New Zealand:M (seasons 1-3)

Filming Locations:

Long Beach, California, USA

Company:

Touchstone Television

Trivia:

CBS aired an episode after Super Bowl XLI (2007) (TV) in the hopes of transforming the series from a relatively modest hit into a top ratings performer. The episode featured cameos by Super Bowl announcers Jim Nantz and Phil Simms.

Quotes:

Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner: How's it having Gideon around?
Penelope Garcia: You can have him back whenever you would like.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Entourage: The Young and the Stoned (#4.9)" (2007)

Riveting - From the introduction of the first episode, I was hooked!

From the introduction of the first episode, I was hooked! I especially enjoy the quotes and comments at the opening and closing of each episode. Of course, the plot and characters are what make it work. I'm not a "TV watcher." This is the only show I watch faithfully. Other than this, I watch the news or rent a movie. "Criminal Minds" is what I look forward to on Wednesday nights. The suspense, the variety of characters, the humor - what a nice mix. Pantikin is such a father figure for the cast. Matthew Gray Gubler as the resident genius Dr. Reid is a hoot! The women are gorgeous. Shemur Moore makes a sexy Derek.