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

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

Awards:

5 wins & 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Sept. 5	11:00 PM	AETV	Unfinished Business	#1.15
Sat. Sept. 6	3:00 AM	AETV	Unfinished Business	#1.15

Cast

Thomas Gibson	...	Aaron 'Hotch' Hotchner / ... (66 episodes, 2005-2008)
Shemar Moore	...	Derek Morgan (66 episodes, 2005-2008)
Matthew Gray Gubler	...	Dr. Spencer Reid (66 episodes, 2005-2008)
A.J. Cook	...	Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau / ... (65 episodes, 2005-2008)
Kirsten Vangsness	...	Penelope Garcia / ... (65 episodes, 2005-2008)
Mandy Patinkin	...	Jason Gideon (47 episodes, 2005-2007)
Paget Brewster	...	Emily Prentiss (36 episodes, 2006-2008)
Lola Glaudini	...	Elle Greenaway (28 episodes, 2005-2006)

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

Certification:

Australia:MA (some episodes) | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Australia:M CORRECT: REPLACE WITH: (some episodes) | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Hungary:16 (some episodes) | Australia:M | Hungary:18 (some episodes)

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:

Michael Russo: Look, I don't speak smartass.

Movie Connections:

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

good, potential for great

the CSI-ish stuff is solid and intriguing and the acting is good. There are some very nice relationships developing between the team, especially Gideon and Reid (there's a hint of father/ son vibe between them that plays very nicely).

Particularly interesting is the character of Reid and how he's slowly growing out of his shell (combination of slight autism and general "I grew up as a freak" syndrome perhaps).

but there is one gripe that I have. Why is it that the only one of them with a life that we ever see is Hotch. No I'm not saying that Hotch and Morgan should drag Reid to a strip club or to get drunk at a bar. but it would be nice to get a few personal details about these folks. Learn what makes them tick.

that said, I'm enjoying the show and certainly want to see it remain on for a very long time.