Criminal Minds has climbed to the 10th most-watched TV show on Paramount+ worldwide, a development that signals a notable expansion for a series that first aired in 2005. According to Screen Rant, the show is currently trending in 11 countries on the streamer, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, and France.
The milestone arrived on the same day that Criminal Minds season 19, episode 7, titled "The Furies," was released on Paramount+. Season 19 premiered on May 28 with a two-episode debut and has been releasing new episodes weekly on Thursdays. The season finale, episode 10, is set to arrive on July 23.
In the United States, the show has been a consistent top-three performer for Paramount+. According to FlixPatrol data cited by Screen Rant, Criminal Minds is currently the third most-watched TV show on the platform domestically, behind only All the Queen's Men and Dutton Ranch.
The series follows the members of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, a specialized FBI team that profiles violent criminals. It ran for 15 seasons before ending in 2020, then returned under the title Criminal Minds: Evolution on Paramount+. That revival has now reached its 19th season, with a 20th already confirmed.
The show's global streaming surge reflects the kind of longevity that few procedural dramas achieve. Series like NCIS, Law & Order, and NYPD Blue occupy a similar space in the genre, built on formula, character consistency, and the kind of reliable storytelling that draws repeat viewers. Criminal Minds has now demonstrated it can hold that ground not just in the United States, but across international markets on a streaming platform.
Season 19 continues on Paramount+ with the finale set for July 23.
