Criminal Minds
FBI profilers solving crimes with psychological analysis
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About Criminal Minds
Released: 2005
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TV14
Run time: 42m
Cast
Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez
About Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds, which premiered in 2005, is an American police procedural crime drama that follows a group of special agents from the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). The team specializes in profiling criminals, which gives them the ability to anticipate their actions before they strike again.
Making/ Production
The series was created by Jeff Davis and produced by The Mark Gordon Company in association with CBS Television Studios and ABC Studios. Over fifteen seasons, the show has navigated through various leadership changes and has consistently highlighted the psychology of crime.
Actors
- Matthew Gray Gubler as Dr. Spencer Reid - A cerebral agent with an encyclopedic knowledge of everything, Gubler brings a sense of vulnerability and eccentricity to the character.
- Thomas Gibson as Aaron Hotchner - Stern and serious, Gibson played the BAU team leader with a focused intensity, proving his commitment to justice.
- A.J. Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau - Cook plays a confident liaison officer, who balances her professional demeanor with a strong moral compass and compassion.
- Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan - Moore infuses his character with complexity, showing Morgan's strength and physical prowess along with his sensitive side.
Trivia/Interesting Facts
- The series title comes from a term coined by the FBI: criminal minds, which refers to the study of offenders' behavior towards their victims.
- The real FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit assisted in the production of several episodes.
Awards
Criminal Minds has received several awards and nominations over the years. The series earned a 2006 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama and multiple nominations for the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Quotes
- “A belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” -- Dr. Spencer Reid
- “Try not to leave a trace- Because the best predators are the ones who never get caught.” -- Derek Morgan
Music/Soundtrack
- The main theme of Criminal Minds was composed by Mark Mancina.
- The series features a rich score and uses a variety of popular music selections throughout the show.
About Criminal Minds
An FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit uses psychological profiling to solve complex and agonizing crimes in Criminal Minds.
