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By Monique Jones
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Solid continuation of crime procedural ups the gore.
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Criminal Minds: Evolution
What's the Story?
CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION is a continuation of the popular Criminal Minds series and brings David Rossi (Joe Mantegna) back into the fray as he connects a cold case that has obsessed him to a recent murder of a family and the kidnapping of the family's daughter.
Is It Any Good?
This series offers more of what made the original Criminal Minds such a popular series. CBS isn't usually known for its gore, so it makes sense that Criminal Minds: Evolution has been able to up the ante in its move to Paramount+. With that being the case, longtime fans of the series should be mindful that this series does not shy away from showing the extreme effects and environment of a serial killer. For some viewers, that ups the realism, but for others, it might make them squeamish.
But for those who are diehards of the series or the genre as a whole, Criminal Minds: Evolution will bring enough thrills and twists that will remind viewers of why they fell in love with the series in the first place. It also provides deeper characterization for characters like Mantegna's Rossi, who are understandably haunted by their past cases and are struggling to come to terms with the grief they feel as as result of criminals' actions.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the positive aspects of the main characters. How do they exemplify teamwork?
How do the main cast use effective communication to help them solve the case?
How is grief portrayed in the series? How does it affect the main characters' work towards finding the serial killer?
How do the main characters utilize courage and empathy?
How is violence portrayed in the series? Does it help or harm the series' message?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 24, 2022
- Cast : Joe Mantegna , Adam Rodriguez , Kirsten Vangsness
- Network : Paramount+
- Genre : Action
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Curiosity , Empathy , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : January 6, 2023
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