Criminal Minds (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2005, Criminal Minds is a drama, crime and mystery series. “To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Who’s in it. Criminal Minds stars A.J. Cook as Jennifer Jareau, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss and Adam Rodríguez as Luke Alvez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Criminal Minds sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criminal Minds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Criminal Minds tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Criminal Minds (2005)?
- In US, Criminal Minds is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Criminal Minds worth watching?
- Criminal Minds holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Criminal Minds?
- Criminal Minds stars A.J. Cook, Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Adam Rodríguez and Daniel Henney.
- When was Criminal Minds released?
- Criminal Minds was released in 2005.