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Criminal Minds

  • TV Series
  • 2005–
  • TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Criminal Minds (2005)
Cop DramaPolice ProceduralPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerSerial KillerSuspense MysteryCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect kn... Read allA group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub.A group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub.

  • Creator
    • Jeff Davis
  • Stars
    • Kirsten Vangsness
    • Matthew Gray Gubler
    • A.J. Cook
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    8.1/10
    230K
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    • Creator
      • Jeff Davis
    • Stars
      • Kirsten Vangsness
      • Matthew Gray Gubler
      • A.J. Cook
    • 512User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 24 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Kirsten Vangsness
    Kirsten Vangsness
    • Penelope Garcia
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    • Dr. Spencer Reid
    A.J. Cook
    A.J. Cook
    • Jennifer Jareau
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • David Rossi
    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • Aaron Hotchner
    Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore
    • Derek Morgan
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Emily Prentiss
    Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler
    • Dr. Tara Lewis
    Adam Rodriguez
    Adam Rodriguez
    • Luke Alvez
    Daniel Henney
    Daniel Henney
    • Matt Simmons
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Alex Blake
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Jason Gideon
    Lola Glaudini
    Lola Glaudini
    • Elle Greenaway
    Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart
    • William LaMontagne Jr.
    Jayne Atkinson
    Jayne Atkinson
    • Erin Strauss
    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    • Kate Callahan
    Cade Owens
    Cade Owens
    • Jack Hotchner
    Zach Gilford
    Zach Gilford
    • Elias Voit
    • Creator
      • Jeff Davis
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    • Trivia
      Most of the playful banter between Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) stemmed from the way the actor and actress talked to each other in real life.
    • Goofs
      A flashback scene shows that Morgan was involved in Garcia's recruitment. But an earlier flashback scene showed their first interaction as occurring when Garcia was already hired.
    • Quotes

      Special Agent Derek Morgan: So tell me, what does keep young Dr. Reid awake at night? Wait, let me guess. Memorizing some obscure textbook? No, no, no. Working on cold fusion? No, I got it, I got it, I got it. Watching Star Trek and laughing at all the physics mistakes?

      Dr. Spencer Reid: Actually, there aren't that many scientific errors in Star Trek, especially considering how long ago it was made. There are certain improbabilities, but not that many outright errors.

      Special Agent Derek Morgan: Right.

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    8/10

    Why did you have to destroy this great series?

    This used to be great series. These days, terribly boring. Poor script, over acting. The new characters are boring. I don't even remember their names. Penelope Garcia has been made an annoying freak. Why are you trying to remake the chemistry of Derek Morgan/Penelope Garcia to Garcia and this CSI geek? The new "beyond borders" agent talks only about his children. Why did this series have to be ruined? The last 5 seasons have been so forced. Thomas Gibson and Shemar Moore were too big losses for the series. Good thing this ended, though 5 seasons too late. And in the end all the agents are smart like Reed. JJ is even a sharpshooter (she was an FBI liaison)
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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Criminal Minds Store
      • Facebook Fan Page #1
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Criminal Minds: Evolution
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Television
      • Paramount Network Television
      • The Mark Gordon Company
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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