Reviving the cancelled series "Criminal Minds", "Criminal Minds: Evolution" premiered on Paramount+ to the delight of the original show's fans. The latter series held its own, being renewed for a season 2 even before season 1 concluded, belying the typical TV season hiatus. Showrunner Erica Messer voiced confidence in resurrecting "Criminal Minds", stating that the original team was ready and game. Notably, she found that streaming the series on Paramount+ improved "Criminal Minds" by creating fresh narrative opportunities. The finale of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" Season 1, however, landed a blow for fans with the shocking death of FBI Director Doug Bailey (Nicholas D'Agosto) at the hands of criminal mastermind Elias Voit (Zach Gilford). This actor was introduced in the first episode of "Evolution" and being taken out all of a sudden has left fans saddened, as they believed his character had potential to become a fan-favorite. Bailey's demise will significantly influence the course of season 2, stirring anticipation and suspense.