How Long Has Criminal Minds Been On Tv
Okay, let's talk about Criminal Minds. You know, that show about catching the really bad guys? The one with all the profiling and, let's be honest, occasionally questionable fashion choices?
But seriously, how long has it actually been on TV? It feels like forever, right? Like, I swear I remember watching it back when flip phones were still a thing.
Seriously, How Long?
The answer might shock you...or maybe not, if you're a Criminal Minds super fan. The original series started way back in 2005. Yes, 2005!
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That's practically ancient history in TV years. Think about it: that's before Twitter was even a thing!
It ran for 15 seasons on CBS. That's a whole lot of unsubs, folks!
The Math Ain't Mathing (For Some)
Fifteen seasons... so that means it was on until... checks calculator... 2020. Wait, 2020?!
That can't be right. It feels like it ended much longer ago. Maybe because the world went a little bonkers in 2020?
Time is weird, okay? Don't judge my perception of reality.
But wait! There's more! Criminal Minds got a revival series in 2022. It was called Criminal Minds: Evolution. So, technically, it's still going!
My Unpopular Opinion
Okay, here's where I might get some hate. Buckle up.
I think the show peaked somewhere around seasons 4-7. Don't get me wrong, I watched the whole thing, multiple times. But those early seasons? Pure gold. Reid! Morgan! Hotchner! Ah, the good ol' days.
Maybe it's just nostalgia talking. Or maybe it's because the storylines got a little...out there, later on. You know, the kind of "out there" that makes you question if the writers were secretly writing fan fiction.
Also, and this is just me, I secretly missed
"Wheels up in 30!"I felt like that was their signature, and it got lesser and lesser later on.
The Never-Ending Case
So, to recap: Criminal Minds started in 2005, ran for 15 seasons, ended in 2020, and then got revived in 2022. It's basically the Energizer Bunny of crime procedurals.
And honestly? I'm not mad about it. Sometimes you just need a good dose of fictional darkness to balance out the real world's problems.
Plus, it's always fun to try and figure out the unsub before Dr. Reid does. (Spoiler alert: I usually fail miserably.)
So, next time you're flipping through channels and stumble upon Criminal Minds, remember its long and slightly confusing history. And maybe, just maybe, give it another watch. You might be surprised at how much you still enjoy it.
Even if you secretly agree with my unpopular opinion about its peak seasons.
We can bond over our love (and slight criticism) of this long-running show.
