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It looks like a famous Star Trek alum is about to beam on board a popular crime drama in a mystery role!

Star Trek actors have often done well avoiding being typecast outside of the franchise. William Shatner struggled for years to escape the shadow of Kirk but succeeded with T.J. Hooker and Boston Legal. Other actors have done well with non-Trek roles, and while still connected to the franchise, stand on their own.

One of the best examples is Jeri Ryan. Before Star Trek: Voyager, her biggest role was on the short-lived NBC sci-fi drama Dark Skies. It was her turn as Seven of Nine that boosted Ryan to fame, and her portrayal of the former Borg made her an instant sci-fi fan favorite.

Since Voyager ended, Ryan has stayed busy on TV. She’s had roles on Boston Public, Shark, Body of Proof, Leverage, and Bosch, along with numerous guest star roles.

Criminal Minds: Evolutionshowrunner and executive producer Erica Messer confirms that a TV legend has joined season 4. In the finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3, the Bau seemingly bids farewell to Zach Gilford's Elias Voit and looks ahead to what's next. For arguably the first time in the Paramount+ revival's history, there isn't a massive cliffhanger to address.

The path for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 4 may be a little clearer now, as Messer confirms to TVLinethat veteran actress Jeri Ryan has joined the show. Although exact details about who Ryan will be playing are not known, Messer talks in the quote below about how Ryan's iconic Star Trek connects her to the Paramount+ crime drama:

“Jeri had worked with the director of the premiere, Doug Aarniokoski, for years on Star Trek, so they’ve known one another. ... But yeah, Jeri is amazing.”

What This Means For Criminal Minds: Evolution...

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 10 aired on July 10, 2025, on Paramount+, but unfortunately, the anticipated explosive finale generated mixed feelings about the endings to the Voit, Serial Killer Network, and Disciple cases. While some enjoyed the Bau's takedown, others found it underwhelming and disappointing. If that didn't frustrate fans enough, Erica Messer confirmed another season-long unsub is in store for season 4.

Although I enjoyed the finale and seeing Voit flip the script, I can't ignore that it felt a little underwhelming than expected. After spending so much time focused on Voit, his story ended bleakly and predictably. The Bau deserves to be free of Voit, but in a twist of fate, they feel sorry for him in the end. Although I wished for this outcome for Voit, it still lacked the shock value that leads me to think Voit will end up killing someone else due to his wavering thoughts between good and evil.

This post contains spoilers from Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 10.

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 9 was a rollercoaster of emotions as Nurse John fooled Dr. Ochoa and the Bau when he joined Voit’s two-week nurse rotation. On duty, he’s spying on Voit for the network, and off the clock, he’s tying up loose ends to run the Bau ragged. Meanwhile, Voit pisses everyone off trying to be the good guy using unhealthy habits. Then, he’s abducted after trying to keep him and Dr. Ochoa concealed from the hospital bloodbath.

Adam Rodriguez (Luke) and Aisha Tyler’s (Tara) collective warning about season 3’s finale being “explosive” had me nervous. They lead me to theorize if Dr. Ochoa was The Disciple or Tessa, while also wondering if Voit would turn evil. One of those predictions was extremely wrong, while others were correct. Episode 10 was packed with powerful and heartfelt scenes,...

Spoiler Alert! This story contains details from the season finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution.

Paramount+ just dropped the final episode of the 18th season, which saw the return of serial killer Elias Voit (Zach Gilford), a fan favorite who’s become more complicated than ever. And it looks like we haven’t seen the last of this bad boy just yet.

Here, showrunner Erica Messer addresses the big changes we saw in Voit this season, along with how she and the writers came up with The Disciple, and what to expect from Season 19, which was ordered in March. Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, and Rj Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster.

Deadline We’ve seen Voit go through such a transformation; he was very steadfast in his commitment to being good, even in the face of The Disciple. But there were moments, like when...

Criminal Minds isn’t a stranger to creating explosive endings that leave fans wanting more. Not only is the Bau hunting one unsub a week, but they’re also tackling a whole network of unsubs who teach each other to kill more effectively. For weeks, the episodes have left fans wondering if the Bau will take down the network, if Voit is still a bad guy, and how the team will emerge on the other side.

Criminal Minds stars tease season 3’s explosive ending

When Adam Rodrigez (Luke) told US Weekly that season 3 would be a wild ride, noting that fans will be distraught by the end until season 4 premieres, ahead of season 3’s premiere, we knew this season would destroy us. From Will’s sudden death to Tara’s shooting, fans have been distraught since episode 2, and according to Rodrigez, the finale packs a punch.

Season 3 has been setting...

This post contains spoilers from Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 8.

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 7 wreaked havoc from all angles. The Uncle Cyrus deepfake failed to turn Voit evil, but succeeded in breaking Penelope’s spirit when a keystroke results in a victim’s death. If Sicarius Spiders didn’t scare us enough, Tara lying unconscious with bullet wounds gutted fans. I’m still in shambles as the pain continues in episode 8 with Tara fighting for her life.

Episode 8 dove headfirst into Tara’s grief and discovered she had closed herself off from love and commitment after losing her mom to cancer. Fans learned more about Tara than ever before while sobbing over her impending battle. Meanwhile, the Bau was pulling an all-nighter to uncover answers on Tara’s shooting by the disciple known as Mr. Lonely Heart (who ironically was kicked off the network while Voit was running it). With each new clue,...

This post contains spoilers from Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 7.

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 6 gave us answers only to leave us in the dark again. Rebecca’s ex, Evan, returns, sending Tara into a jealous tizzy. A woman is buried alive, and a package locks down the FBI building. From one extreme to the next, Criminal Minds fans can’t rest when all the devils are roaming the world.

Episode 7 left me in shambles. The new network unleashes Sicarius Spiders into the mouths of their male victims, who are then placed inside balloons set to explode in their stomachs. I’m with Penelope on this one as she tries to stop the invisible spiders from crawling all over her. That’s not even the worst part of this week’s evidence: Voit agrees to help the Bau and comes face-to-face with his past, while Tara’s fate hangs in the balance.

This post contains spoilers from Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 6.

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 5 helped me see crime scenes through the lens of grief. JJ has dealt with grief since childhood, but it hardly affected her work until now. Having her retell the case to Dr. Ochoa and Voit not only helped Voit communicate with the Brutal Man, but it also uncovered information about the new serial killer network.

Two killers sit across from each other, as Voit taps into his evil side to make the unsub believe he’s his leader. Voit remembers more than the Bau knew about, but is later fact-checked by Penelope. The Brutal Man met Voit when he was a kid. Did this memory break Voit’s brain while almost having the unsub try to commit suicide in front of him? It’s a high possibility, which is jaw-dropping.

L-r: Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia...

This post contains spoilers from Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 5.

JJ returns to work early in Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 4 with BAUGate evidence that has the team searching for answers. The new masked man is somehow connected to Voit, leading to the video unlocking his killer memories. Not only does it rile up Voit’s memories, but it also sends JJ into a spiral. Meanwhile, the Bau tracks down an organ-harvesting unsub who tries to heal his daughter by cutting women up. This case gave me chills.

Episode 5 explores the masked man’s case by JJ retelling the events to Dr. Ochoa (Voit’s doctor). The scenes flash from past to present as they analyze JJ’s reactions to her first official case in the field after Will’s death. She seeks to help Voit process his past by analyzing her grief so Voit can help with his serial killer network case.

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 Filming Begins—Full Cast Details Inside (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Season after season, some shows continue to deliver absolute thrill and entertainment to the fans. Criminal Minds is one such series. The crime drama has been a fan favorite for eighteen long seasons. As expected, the viewers get emotionally attached to the cast and the characters with time.

This is why each season, they want to know if any of the characters are exiting or if a cast member has been replaced. With season 19 officially filming now, here’s which cast members have been confirmed to return for the next edition while which might not be back for the upcoming edition.

Criminal Minds Season 19: Which Cast Members Are Returning For Next Edition?

The official Instagram account of the hit police procedural drama posted a photo to confirm that production on season 19 has begun. Per the caption,...

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 4's filming is officially underway, with many of the original cast members returning. Renewed ahead of season 3's premiere, the series continues to follow the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit as they combine methods of profiling to identify and catch serial killers. Premiered on Paramount+ on May 8, season 3 consists of 10 episodes, with one new episode dropping every Thursday through July 10.

Announced through a joint Instagram post shared by Criminal Minds and Paramount+ official accounts, the core cast is back on set for season 4. Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss), Aj Cook (JJ Jareau), Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez), Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia), Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis), and Rj Hatanaka (Tyler Green) can be seen in the photo. Check out the post below:

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Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 3 had me gripping my husband’s hand and fighting tears. Will’s funeral hurt everyone, with the grief extending through the screen to the Criminal Minds fans. Anyone who has experienced losing a loved one knows the deep sorrow that follows us around afterwards. The episode truly showed the realistic side of grief, down to Will’s phone still receiving phone calls.

Two weeks later, the Bau uncovers a case about how far a father goes to save his daughter. JJ was on leave, but returns with more pain when she reveals BAUGate uploaded a new video. My heart aches for her, as she deserves some peace, but sadly, JJ’s spiral is just beginning. Spoilers Below.

L-r: Zach Gilford as Elias Voit, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis, and Aimee Garcia as Dr. Julia Ochoa in Criminal Minds: Evolution,...

Criminal Minds returned with another season of Evolution earlier this month, and it’s already been one hell of a ride. While fans await even more deranged cases in the upcoming episodes, there’s also more ahead on the personal front for fan-favorite characters. Most recently, we've seen JJ (A. J. Cook) experience the heart-shattering loss of her husband Will (Josh Stewart), whose funeral prompted the reappearance of the iconic Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler).

But on a less miserable note, fans are surely curious if there will be some romance in this season of Criminal Minds: Evolution to spice things up. Kirsten Vangsness has an update about her character’s dramatic love life. Speaking with TV Insider, the actress who portrays the ever-endearing and nerdy Garcia weighed in on what’s going on between Garcia and Tyler (Rj Hatanaka), who have settled into an amicable working relationship after a rocky romance.

Between Voit’s amnesia, the Zookeeper, and Will’s death, Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 2 kept pain at the center. I was pissed Voit woke up but to worry about his amnesia in the same episode that JJ loses her husband was awful. Losing a parent hurts more than anything, so this plot hit close to home for me.

As I watched season 3 episode 3, "Time to Say Goodbye," I felt all Henry and Michael's emotions: lost, confused, and wondering how life can change so fast. The storyline shed light on grief within a family: Will’s spouse (JJ), his sons (Henry and Michael), his mother (Connie), his mother-in-law (Sandy), and his friends (law enforcement). Each person’s reaction broke my heart as I analyzed this week’s evidence in our recap and review. Spoilers Below.

L-r: Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, Rj Hatanaka as Tyler Green,...

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The prodigal son finally returns in Season 18 of the beloved police procedural crime thriller drama series, Criminal Minds. Yes, you heard it right, Matthew Gray Gubler is all set to finally reprise his fan favourite role of Dr. Spencer Reid in the upcoming season of the now Paramount+ series after more than five years. Created by Jeff Davis, Season 18 of Criminal Minds is set six months after the prison attack on the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, and it will see the Bau members joining forces with the extremely unpredictable Elias to catch another dangerous killer.

Criminal Minds Season 18 – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Paramount+

Criminal Minds Season 18 consists of ten episodes in total. Season 18 of the police procedural crime thriller drama series premieres on Paramount+, with its first episode on May 8, 2025, with...

Great American Family Channel When Hope Calls spoilers and updates aired their season two finale on Mother’s Day. But has the When Calls The Heart spinoff been renewed for season three; here’s what we know.

Renewal Unsure Despite Cliffhanger Finale

The network has recently concluded airing the six episodes of When Hope Calls Season 2. But the question remains: has it renewed the series featuring Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell for a third season?

Despite the dramatic cliffhanger at the end of Season 2, there has been no announcement regarding the renewal of this When Calls The Heart spinoff.

The cliffhanger revealed that Nora Anderson (Cindy Busby) received some startling news; her former assistant, Zoey (Kate Rachesky), cautions her that she might be in serious trouble.

Unbeknownst to Nora, she inadvertently assisted another attorney at her firm in bribing a judge, who subsequently ruled in favor of the firm in several cases,...

Season 18 of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” premieres on Thursday, May 8 on Paramount+, with the team investigating four drowning murders in the premiere episode.

The action picks up picks up six months after prisoners attack the Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit (Zach Gilford), prompting his followers to wreak havoc all over the country. To prevent more killings, the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (Bau) is forced to work with the unpredictable Voit.

Here’s what you need to know about this season and when new episodes premiere:

When does “Criminal Minds: Evolution” Season 18 premiere?

Season 2 premieres on Paramount+ on Thursday, May 8.

How can I watch “Criminal Minds: Evolution” Season 18?

“Criminal Minds: Evolution” Season 18 is available to stream only on Paramount+.

When are new “Criminal Minds: Evolution” Season 18 episodes released?

The first episode premieres on Paramount+ on May 8. Subsequent episodes will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday through July 10. Here is the...

I’ve been a Criminal Minds fan for as long as I can remember. Evolution season 2 left Voit’s fate in the balance, with the team begrudgingly agreeing to work with him to solve the serial killer case. In Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3, we catch up with the Bau and Voit six months after the previous season, only to find Voit in a coma and the team on the hunt for their newest unsub. Without further ado, let’s dive into the evidence that makes the episode a memorably shocking premiere on Paramount+. Spoilers below.

L-r: Rj Hatanaka as Tyler Green, Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis and Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez in Criminal Minds: Evolution, episode 1, season 18 streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Photo Credit: Michael Yarish/Paramount+ What happened in Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 1

The new season started with a bang, jumping right into the serial killer’s storyline.

In about forty-eight hours, Criminal Minds will make a thrilling comeback with its eighteenth season, also serving as the third chapter of the Evolution revival. The season debuts with the "Swimmer's Calculus" episode, written by Breen Frazier and directed by Bethany Rooney, with every main character from Season 17 set to return, including the psychotic villain Elias Voit (Zach Gilford). A few hints have come up regarding what’s ahead for some of these characters; one from Paget Brewster (who portrays the Bau chief Emily Prentiss) and most recently from Aisha Tyler, whose character Tara Lewis is about to have one hell of a season.

Speaking with TVLine about the new installment of Criminal Minds, Tyler teased a “deeply personal” journey for her character, involving her history, saying:

“This season is going to be deeply personal for Tara. We get to dive into my backstory, which has been really beautiful.”

The...

As Criminal Minds: Evolution returns for Season 3 later in the week on May 8, the Bau continues to deal with some of the most depraved offenders ever known to man. Most of the team members have witnessed a lot of unsubs, but Tyler Green (Rj Hatanaka) is relatively new, and he's learning as he goes. "People think this job is about staring down evil, but it’s not. . . . . It's about loss," Prentiss (Paget Brewster) tells Tyler in the season's trailer. Brewster said this line "is some of the best dialogue I’ve ever had the honor of saying onscreen. It is so well written," when previewing the season to TV Insider, and how Tyler settles in with the team. "I never remember lines [after filming]," she said, but the scene, written by Jayne Archer, stuck out because it sums up what the Bau does in a really complex manner. She explained:

"The speech...

“People think this job is about staring down evil, but it’s not,” Prentiss (Paget Brewster) tells Tyler (Rj Hatanaka) in the Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18 trailer. “It’s about loss.” That, written by Jayne Archer, “is some of the best dialogue I’ve ever had the honor of saying onscreen. It is so well written,” Paget Brewster raves to TV Insider ahead of the suspense drama’s return for its third season on Paramount+ on Thursday, May 8. “I never remember lines. The speech is about you’re now a member of this team and you beat out a lot of hotshots for it because their mistake is thinking that this job is about staring down evil, but it’s not. It’s about loss,” explains Brewster. “And Tyler’s character has suffered the loss of his sister, and that’s how he became involved in the case. He was...

It's officially the first full week of May, and from here on out, there's nothing but huge new release shows coming to Netflix and the other major streaming services. The summer streaming rush begins in May this year, and our watch lists will be packed. This week, there's a smaller selection of new shows to check out, and that's exactly how you'll want it once May really kicks off.

Before getting into all of the new shows you have to put on your radar, this week also continues to bring new episodes of the latest hit streaming shows, like Your Friends and Neighbors, MobLand, Hacks, and The Handmaid's Tale. There's also new episodes of The Last of Us as well as the penultimate batch of Andor. It's also a great time to check out The Four Seasons on Netflix.

Admittedly, there's a lot to juggle if you're a fan of...

Paramount+ has released the official trailer and key art for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18, which will premiere on Thursday, May 8.

The new season will premiere with one episode, with each episode dropping weekly thereafter through the season finale on July 10. The series was previously renewed for a 19th season.

Season 18 of Criminal Minds: Evolution picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country.

In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is forced to work alongside an increasingly unpredictable Voit, who has his own agenda.

Criminal Minds: Evolution stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Zach Gilford, and Rj Hatanaka, with Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster.

Erica Messer serves as showrunner. The series is executive produced by Erica Messer, Chris Barbour, Glenn Kershaw,...

The first trailer for Paramount+’s Criminal Minds: Evolution season 18 is here, plus new photos!

Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Rj Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster all star in the upcoming episodes.

Keep reading to find out more…

Season 18 picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country. In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is forced to work alongside an increasingly unpredictable Voit who has his own agenda.

New episodes debut weekly beginning on May 8 with the season finale planned for July 10.

Watch the trailer below and see first look pics in the gallery!

Be sure to also find out what TV show was canceled by Paramount+ this year.

Criminal Minds: Evolution returns for the newest season on May 8 on Paramount+. The premiere of the long-running CBS show will take the squad of the Bau six months after the prison attack on the Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit (Zach Gilford). The crew of the Bau: Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Rj Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, andPaget Brewster all return. Season 18 will also eventually feature the return of Matthew Gray Gubler's Spencer Reid. The new season will air from May 8 through July 10. A new trailer has been released for upcoming season that takes the tangled dark web of Sicarius Killer's followers a bit too seriously. When the trailer opens, a woman is buried alive and doesn't make it. As the trailer progresses, things begin to get more and more grim with a voice-over from Brewster's Emily Prentiss explaining the real reason they do the job. The trailer is not for the arachnophobic,...

Yes, indeedy: someone is about to be buried alive again in the name of wholesome entertainment.

In the official trailer for the new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution, there’s more talk about serial killers, sadistic psychopaths, and Elias Voit — the notorious Sicarius Killer played by the enthusiastic Zach Gilford.

The 18th season picks up six months after prisoners attack Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country. In order to stop this group from killing more women, er, innocents, the Bau is forced to play a “real life game of Clue” while saying things like “yes indeedy” as they work alongside the increasingly unpredictable Voit (who seems to his own agenda).

Evolution brings back stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, and Rj Hatanaka, along with Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster.

The new season premieres with one episode...

Criminal Minds: Evolution fans, we are that much closer to the anticipated return of the reboot’s third season. After a long wait since the events of season 2, what do we know so far about what we can expect in the upcoming season on Paramount+?

When we last saw the team at the end of season 23, Elias Voit had been sent to prison. However, when he was put into general population in prison, he was assaulted while in the laundry area on the grounds. Even though it may seem like this was completely unexpected, with Voit’s tendency to manipulate situations he finds himself in, one has to wonder if he was involved in setting up his own attack.

What do we know about Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3?

The series is also introducing a new character in the form of Dr. Julia Ochoa, played by Aimee Garcia. She is described...

After CBS ended the police procedural drama Criminal Minds in 2022, Paramount+ revived the series two years later, dubbing it Criminal Minds: Evolution. Although the series continued with many characters from the original, some fan-favorite characters didn't return, including Matthew Gray Gubler's Spencer Reid.

Gubler was a series regular on the original Criminal Minds series, which ran between 2005 and 2020. He didn't return for the first two seasons, but he is set to make his return in Criminal Minds: Evolution's Season 3, the show's overall eighteenth season, which is set to premiere on May 8. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Erica Meeser confirmed Gubler's big return.

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 will also feature a huge time jump, as the new season will take place six months after the events of Season 2's finale.

Matthew Gray Gubler is officially reprising his role as Spencer Reid, and he will return for one episode. "Without spoiling anything,...

Wheels up in May, profilers! We're returning to the round table room in the FBI: Behavioral Analysis Unit (Bau) building to solve more twisted cases and tackle life head-on. Entertainment Weekly surprised Criminal Minds fans on April 10 by releasing multiple updates for season 18.

Criminal Minds: Evolution boss Erica Messer dropped some teasers we may not expect. We received a season teaser video, photos, and storyline updates from Voit to Spencer Reid. I'm not kidding when I say they surprised us. Criminal Minds rarely releases updates, besides an occasional Paget Brewster tweet slip. Other than that, fans don't know much until close to release.

Matthew Gray Gubler reprises his role as Spencer Reid

Along with Voit and the Bau team returning, Matthew Gray Gubler's anticipated return is finally happening. I'm a Spencer Reid fan, and I'll be glad to see him, but I can already feel my heart breaking for what he's possibly going to endure.

This next crisis will not escape the Behavioral Analysis Unit when Criminal Minds Season 18 (a.k.a Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3) premieres on May 8. The season features a time jump, and the team is forced to work with their worst enemy when killers strike in large numbers. Season 18 "picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit (Zach Gilford), leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country. In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is forced to work alongside an increasingly unpredictable Voit who has his own agenda," teases the official description. In anticipation of the new season, Paramount+ released character posters showing the team's eyes locked on the prize: stopping Voit's army of killers.

The posters below feature the main cast of Season 18, which includes Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), A.J. Cook...

Great American Family Channel’s” When Hope Calls” spoilers reveal Cindy Busby & Christopher Russell preview Nora (Cindy Busby & Michael Fletcher’s (Christopher Russell) romance.

Viewers are finally returning to Brookfield for the second season of When Hope Calls, the spinoff of When Calls the Heart that first premiered on Hallmark Channel in 2019.

The Path To Romance For Nora And Michael

Hold on to hope- Great American Family, having acquired the franchise in 2022, is set to launch eight additional episodes featuring a fresh pair of romantic leads.

Enter Nora, a skilled lawyer portrayed by Cindy Busby, and Michael Fletcher, a dedicated Mountie played by Christopher Russell; both are new to the charming small town. Their paths will cross—occasionally in unexpected ways—and sparks will fly between them.

Busby and Russell give a hint at the exciting journey that lies ahead. First, they discuss why they come to Brookfield in 1916.

Coming...

L-r: A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis, Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, Rj Hatanaka as Tyler Green, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, and Joe Mantegna as David Rossi in Criminal Minds: Evolution, season 18 streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Photo Credit: Michael Yarish /Paramount+ Exciting news for Criminal Minds fans! Paramount+ has confirmed the return of the Bau with the highly anticipated Criminal Minds: Evolution season 18, premiering May 8. Clear your schedules, because this 10-episode season is set to deliver weekly episodes every Thursday, promising edge-of-your-seat suspense. Picking up six months after the intense events of the previous season, the Bau faces a chilling new challenge. Elias Voit, the notorious Sicarius Killer, is attacked in prison, triggering chaos as his dark web followers emerge as a dangerous, nationwide threat. To stop the violence, the team must form an uneasy alliance with Voit himself.

When Hope Calls season 2 [Image @greatamericanfamily on Instagram]

It has been a while since When Hope Calls, the sequel to the popular When Calls the Heart, first premiered on Hallmark on Hallmark Movies Now (now Hallmark+) in 2019.

With its change of streaming platform to Great American Family, fans never realized how long it would take for season 2 to arrive.

However, fans can now celebrate as the second season is set to premiere in April 2025. What can fans expect from season 2?

When Hope Calls drops trailer for season 2 on Great American Family

Season 2 of When Hope Calls is set to reveal Nora Anderson (Cindy Busby), an out-of-town lawyer arriving in Brookfield, led by an unexpected family connection. Meanwhile, the town welcomes Nora, along with a new Mountie, Michael “Fearless” Fletcher, played by Christopher Russell. Michael is filling in for Mountie Gabriel (Rj Hatanaka), while he is away on assignment.

Moreover, Sam (Jon McLaren) returns...

A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, Rj Hatanaka, Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness, and Joe Mantegna in ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ season 18 (Photo Credit: Michael Yarish /Paramount+)

Criminal Minds: Evolution is confirmed to stick around for another season. Paramount+ has officially renewed the drama for season 19 ahead of its season 18 premiere.

Season 18 will premiere on Paramount+ on May 8, 2025, with new episodes of the 10 episode season streaming on Thursdays.

“Season 18 of Criminal Minds: Evolution picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is forced to work alongside an increasingly unpredictable Voit who has his own agenda.”

Season 18 stars Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, A.J. Cook is Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia,...

Criminal Minds: Evolution is returning for another season!

Paramount+ confirmed two pieces of information today: the series has been renewed for season 19, and season 18 will premiere on May 8!

Keep reading to find out more…

Season 18 of the show picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country. In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is forced to work alongside an increasingly unpredictable Voit who has his own agenda. Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Zach Gilford, Rj Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster star. Stay tuned as we learn more!

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Paramount+ today announced that the hit original crime series Criminal Minds: Evolution has been renewed for Season 19.

Additionally, Season 18 will premiere on May 8, exclusively on the platform. The 10-episode season will drop weekly on Thursdays.

Season 18 of Criminal Minds: Evolution picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country.

To stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is forced to work alongside an increasingly unpredictable Voit who has his own agenda.

Criminal Minds: Evolution stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Zach Gilford and Rj Hatanaka, with Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster.

The series is produced by 20th Television and CBS Studios. Erica Messer serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Breen Frazier, Chris Barbour, Glenn Kershaw and Mark Gordon also executive producing.

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Paramount+ has set a premiere date for the next season of Criminal Minds: Evolution — and assured that the show will continue beyond that.

The streamer has renewed the show for another season, which will be the fourth since Evolution was added to its title upon its revival at Paramount+ and the 19th for the series as a whole, including its long run on CBS. (Paramount+ is referring to the renewal as season 19.)

The third/18th season of the show is set to premiere May 8, with episodes rolling out weekly. The coming season will pick up six months after the events of the previous season, “after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit (Zach Gilford), leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country,” per the show’s logline. “In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is...

“Criminal Minds: Evolution” is officially returning this spring, and it’s coming back with a Season 19 renewal. Season 18 of the police procedural will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ on May 8.

This upcoming installment will be 10 episodes long with new episodes premiering on Thursdays.

Season 18 takes place six months after prisoners attacked the Sicarius Killer — Elias Voit (Zach Gilford) — a move that led to his followers taking to the dark web to wreak havoc across the country. The Behavioral Analysis Unit is forced to work with Voit to stop the chaos, but the longer they work with him, the clearer it becomes that he has his own agenda. In addition to Gilford, this new season stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, and Rj Hatanaka along with Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster.

Erica Messer, known for her work on “Criminal Minds” and “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,” serves as showrunner and executive producer for “Evolution.

“Criminal Minds: Evolution” has been renewed for Season 19 ahead of the Season 18 premiere, Variety has learned.

Season 18 of the series will debut on Paramount+ on May 8, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter. “Evolution” picks up after the events of the original “Criminal Minds,” which aired on CBS for 15 seasons.

“Evolution” brought back many of the original series’ cast, including Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, and Aisha Tyler, with Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Rj Hatanaka and Zach Gilford joined the series when it was revived in 2022.

The official description for Season 18 states that it picks up six months after the events of the previous season, in which “prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit (Gilford), leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country. In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the Bau is forced to work...

Paramount+ has officially renewed Criminal Minds: Evolution, starring Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness, for a fourth season. The early pickup for the Criminal Minds sequel comes ahead of the crime drama’s Season 3 premiere, which has been set for May 8, followed by weekly drops on Thursdays.

Speculation about a renewal for Season 4 (overall Season 19 across Criminal Minds and Evolution) started when production on Season 3 (Season 18 overall) wrapped in December, with star Paget Brewster writing on X at the time that “we are optimistic we’ll get a season 19.”

By Feb. 10, the pickup was pretty much a done deal, with the cast and crew informed about it.

As previously revealed by series showrunner Erica Messer, the 10-episode third season will feature a time jump. It picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country.

Great American Family Channel spoilers reveal a tantalizing Sneak Peek video has just been unveiled for the highly anticipated Season 2 of the When Calls The Heart spinoff, When Hope Calls. Alongside this exciting preview, fresh details have emerged regarding the season’s storylines, hinting at the departure of at least one beloved original character.

People Magazine Shared An Exclusive On The Show’s New Season

On Thursday, People Magazine unveiled an exclusive look at Season 2 of When Hope Calls. The feature included a captivating video preview along with a synopsis detailing what fans can anticipate from this beloved Great American Family series.

The video opens with Cindy Busby (Nora Anderson), who is seen traveling to Brookfield in a carriage. When inquired about her journey, she cryptically replies, “I have some personal business.”

Viewers are then treated to the sight of the dashing Christopher Russell dressed in red serge as the new Mountie,...

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A Hallmark Movies Now western Canadian drama, the When Hope Calls stars Morgan Kohan, Jocelyn Hudon, Ryan-James Hatanaka, Greg Hovanessian, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, and Jefferson Brown. A spinoff of When Calls the Heart, the series kicks off in 1916 and centers on two sisters, Lillian (Kohan) and Grace (Hudon), who were orphaned and...

Fans of the When Calls The Heart spinoff When Hope Calls are thrilled that Great American Family has set an April 6 premiere date for Season 2. However, many fans are concerned that one of Og stars Morgan Kohan will leave by the end of the second season.

Why do Hearties and Hopefuls think that the character that portrays Lillian Walsh is leaving the series?

Morgan Kohan, When Hope Calls, Gaf – YouTube Fans Think Morgan Kohan Is Leaving When Hope Calls

On Tuesday night, Great American Family made a big announcement. According to TV Line, they are premiering the When Calls The Heart spinoff When Hope Calls on Sunday, April 6, a couple of weeks after Wcth Season 12 ends on Hallmark. Returning for the series are Og star Morgan Kohan, Ryan-James Hatanka (Mountie Gabriel), Wendy Crewson (Tess), and Hanneke Talbot (Maggie). Added to the series are Cindy Busby (Nora), Christopher Russell (Mountie Michael), and Nate Bateman (Wyatt).

However,...

Great American Family has finally announced the premiere date for the When Calls The Heart spinoff series When Hope Calls. Who is returning, and which new stars are joining the series? Most of all, when can Hopefuls and Hearties get to see these new episodes?

Here are the latest details.

Wcth spinoff When Hope Calls Photo: Ryan-James Hatanaka, Morgan Kohan Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood When Is Great American Family Premiering When Hope Calls Season 2?

Hearties and Hopefuls who have been waiting for the premiere news of When Hope Calls Season 2 finally got it on Tuesday night. On Tuesday night, Cameron Mathison emceed a special Facebook Live with Great American Family CEO Bill Abbot and the network’s Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure. At that event, they finally announced the When Hope Calls Season 2 premiere date.

The network’s streaming channel will premiere on Thursday,...

With When Calls the Heart in a never-ending creative rut, many fans may bail and throw all their support behind When Hope Calls Season 2.

The long-delayed sophomore season of the spinoff finally has a premiere date on Great American Family.

Thankfully, new episodes will premiere on Sunday, April 6. Pure Flix will carry the installments three days earlier, which is pretty neat if you’re like us and can’t wait for Season 2.

The news means that the When Calls the Heart franchise will remain alive following the conclusion of Season 12.

For a long time, we thought When Hope Calls was dead and buried. It first aired on Hallmark in 2019 and moved to Great American Family for two holiday-themed episodes in 2021.

Then, news about the show went quiet, and we were surprised to learn last fall that eight new episodes were in production ahead of a 2025 bow.

At the time, rumors...

More than three years after its last original episode, When Hope Calls has finally set its Season 2 premiere date at Great American Family.

The When Calls the Heart spinoff — which originated on Hallmark in 2019 with a 10-episode Season 1, then relocated to Gaf in 2021 for a pair of Christmas episodes — will kick off its eight-episode sophomore season Sunday, April 6. (The premiere will stream three days earlier, Thursday, April 3, on Pure Flix.)

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When Hope Calls season 2 gets a narrow release date. A spinoff of Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart, and based on the books by Janette Oke, the drama premiered in August 2019. The story follows a pair of sisters, Lillian Walsh (Morgan Kohan) and Grace Bennett (Jocelyn Hudon), in the town of Brookfield back in 1916. The cast also includes Ryan-James Hatanaka, Greg Hovanessian, Wendy Crewson, Marshall Williams, Hanneke Talbot, Neil Crone, and Full House alum Lori Loughlin. Although the adaptation was renewed back in December 2021, it's been a long wait to get to audiences.

TVLine was asked about when the spinoff might return. Although the outlet did not have an exact release window set, it was mentioned that When Hope Calls season 2 is expected to premiere on Great American Family in Q2 of 2025, which would narrow the release month to either April, May, or June. Earlier reports mentioned a January release date.

While When Calls The Heart (Wcth) continues to wow fans over at Hallmark, When Hope Calls, Wcth’s spinoff, has been a smashing success over on Great American Family (Gaf).

Both are premiering new seasons come 2025, with Wcth’s Season 12 dropping on Sunday, January 5 on Hallmark, and Gaf stating When Hope Calls’ Season 2 is set to debut sometime in January 2025 (although a specific date has yet to be announced). Stay tuned to this site for more information on the premiere date, as it comes down the pipeline.

In the meantime, Gaf has recently shared a sneak peek video for When Hope Calls, Season 2, and Cts has the scoop on it.

Great American Family’s -Sneak Peak To ‘When Hope Calls’ Season 2

Gaf’s video preview for the show introduces fans to who is starring in When Hope Calls, Season 2. Morgan Kohan, who portrays Lillian Walsh, is featured, and she’s...

Hearties are getting excited about When Hope Calls Season 2 in 2025. Now, Great American Family has released a sneak peek video of the When Calls The Heart spinoff to get fans excited. Here is the video and what fans should expect in the coming months.

Hallmark Cindy Busby – YouTube Great American Family Releases When Hope Calls Season 2 Peak Peek

On Monday, Great American Family shared the sneak peek video for When Hope Calls Season 2. What does this video show? This video just introduces viewers to who is starring in this new season. Firstly, Morgan Kohan is featured. She has been with the series since it began with Hallmark. She portrays Lillian Walsh. Next is Cindy Busby who portrays Nora, and is new to the series. Christopher Russell is in Red Serge as he portrays Constable Mountie Michael in his new role. There is another new addition is Nick Bateman as Wyatt.