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5 Iconic Procedurals That Still Hold Up (& That Don't)
Police procedurals have made a place for themselves on television over the years. But just because there are so many hits doesn't mean they all are.
Why Thomas Gibson's Hotch Left Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds was no stranger to cast turnover, but the departure of Thomas Gibson’s Aaron Hotchner was unplanned - and messy.
20 Incredibly Disturbing Episodes of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds doesn't shy away from scary and graphic content, and the BAU faces horrifying serial killers in the show's most disturbing episodes.
10 Saddest Deaths in Criminal Minds
Due to the nature of Criminal Minds, there are plenty of sad deaths and gruesome murders, from Stephen Shepherd to Haley Brooks.
Criminal Minds: How Paget Brewster’s Emily Prentiss Died, Left & Took Over the Show
Emily Prentiss became one of the most beloved and long-term Criminal Minds cast members, despite her late start and rocky treatment by the studio.
15 Darkest Criminal Minds Villains
Known for their dark tactics and twisted ambitions, Criminal Minds villains like George Foyet and Jeffrey Charles disturbed viewers and the BAU alike.
Criminal Minds: Why A.J. Cook’s JJ Left the Show - and Returned
Jennifer "JJ" Jareau was an integral member of the BAU on Criminal Minds, making actor A.J. Cook's Season 6 departure a surprise to many fans.
The Best Romantic Relationships In Criminal Minds, Ranked
Some of Criminal Minds romantic relationships left viewers wishing for more, and some left them wishing the screen time had been better spent.
Why Mandy Patinkin's Jason Gideon Left Criminal Minds
Mandy Patinkin starred as FBI profiler Jason Gideon on Criminal Minds, but he only appeared in the first three seasons.
15 Criminal Minds Episodes That Went Full Horror
Rossi, Hotchner, JJ, and the other BAU agents investigate some terrifying cases in Criminal Minds, with some particularly horrifying episodes.
Why Jennifer Love Hewitt Left Criminal Minds
Jennifer Love Hewitt joined Criminal Minds Season 10 as new agent Kate Callahan, but why did she only last one season on the hit CBS crime drama?
Criminal Minds: 12 Episodes You Didn't Know Were Based On Real Cases
Criminal Minds ran from 2005-2020 and the writers actually based some episodes on real-life cases.
Every Episode of Criminal Minds Evolution, Ranked
Criminal Minds: Evolution’s Season 2 is coming soon, and the first season set the stage perfectly. With 10 episodes so far, where do they all rank?
10 Scariest Episodes In Non-Horror TV Shows
The horror genre provides thrills and chills, but even TV shows outside horror, like Criminal Minds and X-Files, had incredibly scary episodes.
10 Best Crime TV Shows For New Fans
With social media trends introducing more and more people to crime media, these shows are perfect for new fans to explore the diverse genre
12 Most Common Crime Show Plots
With the exorbitant amount of shows that exist within the crime show genre, similarities start to emerge in the different shows episode plotlines
10 Crime Shows That Stand Out for Breaking Genre Molds
Crime TV shows tend to be repetitive, but series like Cold Case and Psych have deviated from time-worn formulas.
10 Best-Written Female Characters in Procedurals
Procedurals have fuelled TV for decades and in that time there have bee some truly fantastic female characters. Here are some top female characters.
10 Drama Shows That Fell Into Their Cancellation
TV dramas are supposed to create excitement on-screen, but some fizzled out creatively, making it easier for networks and viewers to let them go.
How Criminal Minds Underutilized Matthew Gray Gubler
Matthew Gray Gubler played the beloved Criminal Minds character Spencer Reid for many years, but his wider talents were criminally underutilized.