Criminal Minds: Evolution showrunner Erica Messer explains why it's harder for characters like Reid to return in the Paramount+ reboot. Taking a serialized approach to its storytelling, Criminal Minds: Evolution season 1 recently concluded its run. The revived version of the long-running drama series focused on the attempt to capture Voit (Zach Gilford), but it also featured a bit of romance, more humor, and a closer look at the lives of the BAU agents. It's a shift facilitated by the show's move to streaming, which has allowed for more narrative risks.

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