Criminal Minds has just wrapped filming its 20th Season. This is an incredible milestone that very few television shows ever get to reach. Despite its success, the decision was made today to cancel the series. Fans are devastated and we're not ready to say goodbye to the BAU.
In 2026, Criminal Minds ranked #11 among the Boardrooms’ Top-Streamed Titles of 2026 with 13.15 BILLION minutes viewed, surpassing some very popular shows such as The Rookie, Law and Order SVU, and Friends. These numbers speak for themselves. We, the audience and devoted fans, want more seasons!
Please help us sign the petition and help us bring back Criminal Minds!
Created by: Cherry P (@cherryxprentiss) and Natalie (@n_crimminds)
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 31, 2026
Reached 500 supporters
October 31, 2026
Reached 250 supporters
October 31, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
October 31, 2026
543 Comments
This show has become so much to me in the year that I've been with it. I managed to get through sixteen seasons in half a year, granted college has held me back. But this show has become my comfort show, as well as many others, and I can't imagine this show not at least getting a proper ending to it.
Because I've been following since the beginning. I eagerly waited for the last reboot. For long running show to end abruptly without closure is disrespectful to the true fans who support the show and especially the network. If you gonna end something do it the right way, like it deserves and we deserve.
I have been a huge fan since 2005. The cast is amazing. Paget Brewster is one the best actresses on the planet and is a great role model for people. Aj Cook is amazing for what she does and a great role model as well. Aj is so mother. I love Kristen, Joe, Aisha, Adam and RJ. This show has taught me so much growing up and I learned more lessons from watching Criminal Minds than any material I learned in school and read from a book. The world is in a better place with Criminal Minds on TV.
This show has been a comfort show for me, really helping with my mental health and happiness, helping me get back into the groove of actually getting out of the house. Of the show ends I’ll be heartbroken
We want criminal minds as fans. It's not just a TV show or a series its an inspiration for future careers in life
For my friends and girlfriend who love Criminal Minds so much.
This show deserves a proper ending. The fans deserve a proper ending. I am autistic with a special interest in criminology and psychology, and it brings me an immense amount of joy watching this show. I learn about these things to better understand my own brain. The representation in this show matters. AJ Cook especially has been such a comfort for me. I watch her on screen and on interviews and it makes me feel okay and like I’m not wrong at all. This show and cast saved my life.
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Criminal Minds has just wrapped filming its 20th Season. This is an incredible milestone that very few television shows ever get to reach. Despite its success, the decision was made today to cancel the series. Fans are devastated and we're not ready to say goodbye to the BAU.
In 2026, Criminal Minds ranked #11 among the Boardrooms’ Top-Streamed Titles of 2026 with 13.15 BILLION minutes viewed, surpassing some very popular shows such as The Rookie, Law and Order SVU, and Friends. These numbers speak for themselves. We, the audience and devoted fans, want more seasons!
Please help us sign the petition and help us bring back Criminal Minds!
Created by: Cherry P (@cherryxprentiss) and Natalie (@n_crimminds)
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 31, 2026
Reached 500 supporters
October 31, 2026
Reached 250 supporters
October 31, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
October 31, 2026
543 Comments
I have watched this show genuinely since I was born with my mom, I NEED criminal minds in my life. Like I know it will have to end at one point but not at this time 💔
This show has become so much to me in the year that I've been with it. I managed to get through sixteen seasons in half a year, granted college has held me back. But this show has become my comfort show, as well as many others, and I can't imagine this show not at least getting a proper ending to it.
Because I've been following since the beginning. I eagerly waited for the last reboot. For long running show to end abruptly without closure is disrespectful to the true fans who support the show and especially the network. If you gonna end something do it the right way, like it deserves and we deserve.
I have been a huge fan since 2005. The cast is amazing. Paget Brewster is one the best actresses on the planet and is a great role model for people. Aj Cook is amazing for what she does and a great role model as well. Aj is so mother. I love Kristen, Joe, Aisha, Adam and RJ. This show has taught me so much growing up and I learned more lessons from watching Criminal Minds than any material I learned in school and read from a book. The world is in a better place with Criminal Minds on TV.
This show has been a comfort show for me, really helping with my mental health and happiness, helping me get back into the groove of actually getting out of the house. Of the show ends I’ll be heartbroken
We want criminal minds as fans. It's not just a TV show or a series its an inspiration for future careers in life
For my friends and girlfriend who love Criminal Minds so much.
This show deserves a proper ending. The fans deserve a proper ending. I am autistic with a special interest in criminology and psychology, and it brings me an immense amount of joy watching this show. I learn about these things to better understand my own brain. The representation in this show matters. AJ Cook especially has been such a comfort for me. I watch her on screen and on interviews and it makes me feel okay and like I’m not wrong at all. This show and cast saved my life.
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I have watched this show genuinely since I was born with my mom, I NEED criminal minds in my life. Like I know it will have to end at one point but not at this time 💔