Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 has wrapped up its run and we've got everything you need to know about the crime drama right here.
The spinoff to the long-running CBS crime drama Criminal Minds, Criminal Minds: Evolution is a Paramount Plus original series, but most of the original cast is back trying to capture the most dangerous criminals out there. It joins other classic shows that received a revival on the streamer, like Frasier, Evil, iCarly, Seal Team and Beavis and Butt-Head.
Here are all the details you need to know about Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2.
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 next episode
The Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 finale is now available to watch on Paramount Plus.
All episodes of the crime drama are now available to stream on Paramount Plus, but you must be a Paramount Plus subscriber to watch. US subscribers have two options to pick from, Paramount Plus Essential ($5.99 per month), which comes with ads, and Paramount Plus with Showtime ($11.99 per month), which in addition to no ads also features Showtime programming and CBS live streams. For those in the UK and elsewhere outside the US, there is only one Paramount Plus plan available.
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 cast
The primary Criminal Minds: Evolution cast are all coming back for season 2 of the crime drama. That includes Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, A.J. Cook as Jennifer Jareu, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis, Zach Gilford as Elias Voit, Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green, Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez and Paget Brewseter as Emily Prentiss.
Set to appear as a guest star this season is Felicity Huffman. The Oscar-nominated (Transamerica) and Emmy-winning actress (Desperate Housewives) most recently starred in a guest role on The Good Doctor, and was expected to help lead the planned spinoff The Good Lawyer before that was ultimately shuttered.
Criminal Minds: Evolutions season 2 plot
Here is the official synopsis for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2:
"In the wake of last season’s shocking finale, the upcoming all-new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution picks up as the FBI's elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of GOLD STAR. As the conspiracy unfolds, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) is met with an unexpected complication when serial killer Elias Voit negotiates a deal that transfers him to federal custody in the BAU's own backyard. The team faces its biggest threat yet and cannot emerge unscathed from the mind-bending consequences."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episodes
Here are the synopses for the Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episodes released so far:
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 1, "Gold Star"
"The BAU must team up with Elias Voit to track the Gold Star killer."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 2, "Contagion"
"The BAU investigates a series of killings with the same brutal M.O. they saw with the strike team deaths. The team tries to link the victims to determine if they are dealing with the same killer. Rebecca joins Lewis and Tyler Green on a stakeout."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 3, "Homesick"
"The BAU investigates the 'Moving Day Murders' and track a ritualistic killer with a twisted method of subduing his victims. Tyler goes rogue to track down the latest Gold Star lead. Prentiss is targeted by conspiracy theorists."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 4, "Kingdom of the Blind"
"The BAU is faced with more Gold Star killing with the same gruesome M.O. Elias Voit says goodbye to his family. Prentiss wrestles with the fallout of her run-in with Brian Garrity. Garcia hacks the cloned phone brought in by Tyler Green."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 5, "Conspiracy vs Theory"
"The BAU enlists Voit to help capture Jade and Damien, the UnSubs behind the Gold Star killings. Damien and Jade get the upper hand and the BAU must watch as Voit tries to negotiate with them in order to avoid a mass casualty event."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 6, "Message in a Bottle"
"Alvez and Garcia profile who might be targeting Tyler's ex-girlfriend. JJ helps Prentiss work through an existential hangover. When Rossi's Voit delusions reach a breaking point, Rossi confronts Voit and unpack what has been truly haunting him."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 7, "Piranha"
"The BAU zeroes in on a sadistic UnSub in D.C. with a twisted M.O. Prentiss and Rossi dive into the BAU's history to find connections to Gold Star. Prentiss reaches out to someone from Rossi’s past. Voit utilizes his lawyer to reach out to Damien."
Criminal Minds: Evolutions season 2 episode 8, "North Star"
"The BAU tries to get ahead of Jade and Damien who are on a killing spree. Rossi must confront an old flame to unpack the secrets behind the Gold Star program. Tyler and Rebecca attempt to gain leverage over Elias Voit’s lawyer.
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 9, "Stars & Stripes"
"With Jade on the run, the BAU continues to assemble the pieces connecting the Gold Star victims to Aida Limited. Jade and Dana follow Voit's breadcrumbs to the hear of the 'conspiracy.' A search warrant execution by the BAU has deadly consequences."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 10, "Save the Children"
"When the identity of the last Gold Star member is revealed, the pieces of the puzzle click together. Prentiss, now in mortal danger, must confront Jade and her accomplice to expose the truth behind the 'conspiracy' before time runs out for the BAU."
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 trailer
Get a sneak peek at what's in store with Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 by watching the trailer directly below:
