caught its last UnSub this past February when the CBS series exited after 15 seasons. September 22 marks 15 years since its 2005 premiere, and for the first time, fans are facing a TV season without the BAU.
So, disappointed viewers, how about this? We’ve rounded up 10 trivia tidbits about the procedural and its cast. You likely know about ’s , ’s , and the surrounding and ’s ousters.
But do you know which
1. was originally called and was less than two months before CBS announced its 2005–06 primetime lineup.
2. (Penelope Garcia) was only slated to appear in one Season 1 episode but ended up staying for the entire run. In , Vangsness credited her longevity to her chemistry with costar
3. The Season 4 episode “Memoriam” features Moore’s character, Morgan, watching , the CBS soap opera on which he starred for more than a decade.
4. Spencer Reid wore glasses on the show only because actor was allergic to contact lens solution.
5. inspired a South Korean adaptation, also called (크리미널 마인드). Cast member Lee Joon-gi won the (adorably titled) Fabulous Award at the 2017 Asia Artist Awards for his role on that series.
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