Criminal Minds is back! It has been over three years since the original series ended following a 15-season run over 15 years. It’s being revived as Criminal Minds: Evolution, which is set to premiere with two episodes on Thursday, November 24. Fans can look forward to 10 new episodes airing every week until the February 9 finale. Don’t want to miss out? Depending on your location, you may need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution.

In this post, we’re only recommending official sources for watching Criminal Minds: Evolution. Unlicensed streams just can’t be trusted. Not only are they usually low resolution and interrupted by lag, they can also be taken offline due to violating copyright. You can save all the stress that comes with dodgy, unauthorized streams by sticking with the official sources listed in this post.

Criminal Minds: Evolution is only available to stream on one region-locked platform. Trying to watch while overseas? You’ll need a VPN to access and stream it as normal.

How to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution online with a VPN

Fortunately, it’s easy to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution online with the help of a VPN. A VPN service allows you to spoof your location and bypass content restrictions such as those preventing you from streaming Criminal Minds: Evolution while on vacation. What’s more, it’s quick and easy to get set up.

Here’s how to stream Criminal Minds: Evolution from abroad using a VPN:

  • Sign up with a reputable VPN provider. We recommend NordVPN. However, Surfshark and ExpressVPN are two high-quality alternatives.
  • Download the VPN app, making sure it’s the correct version for your streaming device’s operating system.
  • Log in to the VPN app and connect to a server in the US. This is how you get a US IP address for accessing Paramount Plus from abroad.
  • Access Paramount+ and sign in (or sign up). All content should now be available to stream without further geographic restrictions.
  • Remember that you may need to clear your cookies for Paramount+ to acknowledge the change in IP address. If content is still blocked, try connecting to another server.

How to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution online

Criminal Minds: Evolution will premiere on Paramount Plus on Thursday, November 23. It requires a paid subscription, but the first seven days are free for new subscribers. After that, you’ll pay $4.99 a month for the Essential Plan (ads) or $9.99 a month for Premium (limited ads such as on live TV). You can save 16 percent if you opt for annual billing. This works out at $49.99 (Essential) or $99.99 (Premium) a year.

There are no hidden terms—just contact support within 30 days if you decide NordVPN isn’t right for you and you’ll get a full refund. Start your NordVPN trial here.

Paramount+ is available in over 30 countries worldwide. This includes the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. However, if you’re going on vacation to a country in which Paramount+ isn’t yet offered, you’ll need a VPN to access your subscription. NordVPN works with Paramount+ and even comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can try it for yourself risk-free and, if you change your mind, request a full refund.

What do we know about Criminal Minds: Evolution?

Criminal Minds was a popular police procedural crime drama series that first premiered in 2005. It ran for 15 seasons with the show’s finale airing in February, 2020. The good news is that the show is already being revived in the form of Criminal Minds: Evolution. Fans can expect 10 new episodes, each around 40–45 minutes in duration. The show premieres with two episodes on November 23. If you want to catch up on previous seasons of Criminal Minds, it’s worth knowing that they’re all available on Paramount+.

Criminal Minds: Evolution will continue to follow members of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as they face their greatest threat yet; an unsub (unidentified subject) who used the COVID-19 pandemic to build a network of serial killers.

Who is in the cast of Criminal Minds: Evolution?

Fortunately, many original Criminal Minds cast members are reprising their roles. They include Joe Montagna as David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, A.J. Cook as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Aisha Tyler as Tara Lewis, and Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez. We’ll also see the return of Zach Gilford as Elias Voit and Josh Stewart as Will LaMontagne Jr. Sadly, Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) and Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons) will not be returning due to scheduling conflicts.