One of the biggest modern hits for CBS was the procedural series "Criminal Minds." The series, which followed the Behavioral Analysis Unit, or BAU, of the FBI as they tracked down serial killers across America, ran for a total of 15 seasons before it took a bow in 2020.
The show's fanbase remained strong, however, ultimately leading to a revival on the streaming service Paramount+. Titled "Criminal Minds: Evolution," several cast members returned with the series, including Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A.
The show's shift from a network channel to a streaming service has led to some notable changes. Mantegna had about how the change led to differences in how his character, David Rossi, was written and portrayed. Now showrunner has spoken about how the jump from CBS to Paramount+ has changed the show for the better.
In an interview with , "Criminal Minds: Evolution" showrunner Erica Messer was asked about the lengths of the episodes. She pointed out that the episodes on Paramount+ are closer to 53 minutes, roughly 10 minutes longer than the "Criminal Minds" episodes that aired on CBS.
Asked about whether the extended runtime per episode posed any additional challenges, Messer said it was quite the opposite. She elaborated that the shooting times, number of pages per episode script, and total number of scenes have remained unchanged in the jump from CBS to Paramount+.
The increased runtime, however, means that the episodes don't have to be edited as harshly. Messer said that the added runtime allows for the scenes to breathe, letting the show linger in the emotional moments, as well as the horrific ones, to strengthen their impact.
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