New evils take root in the upcoming season 18 ofCriminal Minds: Evolution andEntertainment Weeklyhas an exclusive first look.
Is there such a thing as rehabilitation?
“How could we feel any differently about him?
Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green, Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis, and Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez on ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’.Michael Yarish/Paramount+
This year we really wanted to explore that.”
Tyler’s addition to the BAU will also layer on new dynamics.
“Alvez and Tyler become more [like] brothers [rather] than feuding.
Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, and A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau on ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’.Michael Yarish/Paramount+
What’s best for the team is that we have people who get along and challenge one another.”
One person MIA from the teaser undoubtedly on everyone’s mind?
Yes,Matthew Gray Gubleris officially reprising his role, returning for one episode.
Until then, expect a lot of gray areas and growth this season from our core heroes.
“It’s not black and white, good and bad,” the showrunner says.
Now you’re in those waters, what are you going to do?
It makes for a really compelling season for the growth of our heroes."
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Criminal Minds: Evolutionreturns May 8 on Paramount+, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
Watch the exclusive teaser and check out the official key art above.
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ season 18 key art.Courtesy Paramount+
