Criminal Minds (franchise)
| Criminal Minds | |
|---|---|
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| Created by | Jeff Davis Criminal Minds Edward Allen Bernero Chris Mundy Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Erica Messer Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders |
| Original work | Criminal Minds |
| Films and television | |
| Television series | Criminal Minds Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders |
| Games | |
| Video game(s) | Criminal Minds (video game) |
Criminal Minds is a media franchise of American television programs created by Jeff Davis. The police procedural thriller series follow the work of the members of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI . The original television series Criminal Minds premiered on September 22, 2005 on CBS, followed by spin-offs Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders which premiered on the same network on February 16, 2011 and March 16, 2016 respectively.
In April 2012, a video game was released based on the series.
Television series
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds which premiered on September 22, 2005 is set primarily at the BAU based in Quantico, Virginia, and focuses on profiling the criminal, called the unsub (unknown subject), rather than the actual crime itself. The focal point of the series follows a group of FBI profilers who set about catching various criminals through behavioral profiling. The plot focuses on the team working cases and the personal lives of the characters, depicting the hardened life and statutory requirements of a profiler.
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
In early 2009, Michael Ausiello from Entertainment Weekly said that he and studios were discussing the possibility of a spin-off of the procedural crime drama Criminal Minds. Studio Producer Ed Bernero confirmed it by disclosing that "it's safe to say there will be something soon." The show had a completely new cast, with the exception of Kirsten Vangsness, who reprised her role as Penelope Garcia. By late 2010, the director had been chosen, and the casting completed.[1] It was announced that Forest Whitaker would star. Whitaker's character, Samuel "Sam" "Coop" Cooper, and his team were introduced in Criminal Minds Season 5.[2][3] Richard Schiff had a recurring role as FBI Director Jack Fickler.[4]
Samuel Cooper and his team set the stage for the spin-off in the 18th episode of the fifth season of Criminal Minds, "The Fight" on April 7, 2010.[5] The series entitled Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior premiered on February 16, 2011 and filled the Wednesday 10:00pm time slot, airing immediately after the original Criminal Minds.[6] Due to low ratings, CBS canceled the series on May 17, 2011, and aired its final episode eight days later.[7]
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
A proposed new series in the Criminal Minds franchise was announced in January 2015 entitled Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. Gary Sinise and Anna Gunn had been cast in the lead roles of Jack Garrett and Lily Lambert, with Tyler James Williams and Daniel Henney being cast as Russ "Monty" Montgomery and Matthew "Matt" Simmons, respectively. CBS aired a backdoor pilot on an episode of Criminal Minds on April 8, 2015, introducing the characters with a crossover episode titled "Beyond Borders".[8][9]
On May 11, 2015, CBS announced that Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders had been picked up for the 2015–16 season.[10] The series was originally intended to premiere on March 2, 2016, but was pushed back by two weeks and instead premiered on March 16, 2016, and filled the Wednesday 10:00pm time slot, airing immediately after the original Criminal Minds.[11]
Overview
| Series | 2005/06 | 2006/07 | 2007/08 | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010 | 2011 | 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015 | 2016 | Duration |
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| Criminal Minds | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 2005–present | ||
| Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | Pilot | 1 | 2011 | |||||||||||
| Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Pilot | 1 | 2016–present | |||||||||||
Crossovers
| Crossover between | Episode | Type | Actors crossing over | Date aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | Series B | Series C | ||||
| Criminal Minds | Suspect Behavior | — | "The Fight" (Criminal Minds season 5 episode 18) |
Backdoor Pilot |
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April 7, 2010 |
| The BAU team travels to San Francisco to investigate the murders of several homeless men that occurred over the last three years. They begin working with another team of BAU agents who are investigating the murders of father-daughter duos, also occurring over the last three years, when both cases are connected. This episode launches the spin-off, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. | ||||||
| Criminal Minds | Beyond Borders | — | "Beyond Borders" (Criminal Minds season 10 episode 19) |
Backdoor Pilot |
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April 8, 2015 |
| When a family of four is abducted while on vacation in Barbados and the case is connected to one investigated in Florida the previous year, the BAU works with Jack Garrett and his International Response Team to find out who is behind these crimes. | ||||||
| Beyond Borders | Criminal Minds | — | "The Harmful One" (Beyond Borders season 1 episode 1) |
Guest Appearance | March 16, 2016 | |
| David Rossi in the opening scene is at the firing range with Jack Garrett. | ||||||
| Beyond Borders | Criminal Minds | — | "Denial" (Beyond Borders season 1 episode 3) |
Guest Appearance | March 30, 2016 | |
| Penelope Garcia in the opening scene looking for her octopus coffee mug that Russ Montgomery took. | ||||||
Characters
| Character | Actor | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Gideon | Mandy Patinkin | 2005 | 2007 |
| Aaron Hotchner | Thomas Gibson | 2005 | – |
| Elle Greenaway | Lola Glaudini | 2005 | 2006 |
| Derek Morgan | Shemar Moore | 2005 | 2016 |
| Spencer Reid | Matthew Gray Gubler | 2005 | – |
| Jennifer Jareau | A. J. Cook | 2005 | – |
| Penelope Garcia[N 1] | Kirsten Vangsness | 2005 | – |
| Emily Prentiss | Paget Brewster | 2006 | 2016 |
| David Rossi | Joe Mantegna | 2007 | – |
| Ashley Seaver | Rachel Nichols | 2010 | 2011 |
| Alex Blake | Jeanne Tripplehorn | 2012 | 2014 |
| Kate Callahan | Jennifer Love Hewitt | 2014 | 2015 |
| Samuel Cooper | Forest Whitaker | 2010 | 2011 |
| Beth Griffith | Janeane Garofalo | 2011 | 2011 |
| Johnatan Sims | Michael Kelly | 2010 | 2011 |
| Gina LaSalle | Beau Garrett | 2010 | 2011 |
| Mick Rawson | Matt Ryan | 2010 | 2011 |
| Penelope Garcia [N 1] | Kirsten Vangsness | 2005 | – |
| Jack Garrett | Gary Sinise | 2015 | – |
| Matthew Simmons | Daniel Henney | 2015 | – |
| Russ Montgomery | Tyler James Williams | 2015 | – |
| Clara Seger | Alana de la Garza | 2016 | – |
| Mae Jarvis | Annie Funke | 2016 | – |
References
- ^ Kris De Leon (July 7, 2008). "'Criminal Minds' Spin-Off in the Works". BuddyTV. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ Michael Ausiello (January 25, 2010). "Scoop: Forest Whitaker to headline 'Criminal Minds' spin-off!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- ^ Chuck Barney (April 7, 2010). "Criminal Minds proves actor Moore than pretty face". Associated Press. Retrieved 2010-04-07. [dead link]
- ^ Adam Bryant (August 5, 2010). "Richard Schiff Joins Criminal Minds Spinoff". TV Guide. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Hotch and his agents join forces with another BAU team to solve a series of murders in San Francisco, on "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, April 7". CBS. March 9, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (December 21, 2010). "CBS Mid-Season Schedule: 'Criminal Minds: SB' Wed. 10p; 'Mad Love' Mon. 8:30p; 'Chaos' Fri. 8p; 'Rules' Moves To Thu. 8:30p". Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 17, 2011). "CBS renews 'CSI:NY', cancels 'Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- ^ "'Criminal Minds' doing new spinoff". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ "New Criminal Minds Spin-Off in the Works, to Follow Globe-Trotting Team". TV Line.
- ^ "How The Criminal Minds Spinoff Will Replace Anna Gunn". Cinema Blend.
- ^ "'Rush Hour' Series Sets Premiere Date, CBS Shifts 'Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders'". The Wrap.