Criminal Minds (2005)
Criminal Minds is streaming in the US on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium.
The verdict
Criminal Minds stood out as one of the better-rated English series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 4,175 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In the US you can stream it on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium.
Is it worth starting?
This is 19 seasons deep — English crime, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 19 seasons of it
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is TV-MA
- Why
- Currently 8.3/10 from 4,175 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jeff Davis
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
If you liked this
