Criminal Minds: Evolution Returns With Darker Twists This May

The Behavioral Analysis Unit is preparing to return to screens, and they’re promising a journey into the darkest corners of criminal psychology. Actress Aisha Tyler shared a haunting teaser for the upcoming season of “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” which will premiere on Paramount+ beginning May 8.

“Come with us inside the mind of a killer,” Tyler captioned the Instagram post, accompanied by magnifying glass and detective emojis that perfectly encapsulate the investigative essence of the hit crime drama.

Deeper And Darker For Season 18

This upcoming installment marks the 18th season of the beloved procedural drama, which has built a dedicated following since its original debut in 2005. After the series initially concluded on CBS, Paramount+ revived it with the “Evolution” subtitle, continuing the story of the elite FBI profilers who analyze the country’s most twisted criminal minds.

A separate post featuring Tyler stated, “Serial killers’ minds? She sees right through them like glass,” highlighting her character’s exceptional profiling skills. Dr. Tara Lewis, portrayed by Tyler, joined the series in season 11 and quickly became a fan favorite for her psychological expertise and strong presence.

Another teaser shared on Tyler’s Instagram simply stated, “We see you,” alongside a brain and magnifying glass emoji, further emphasizing the show’s focus on getting inside the minds of criminals and understanding their psychological motivations.

The Veteran Profiler Behind Dr. Tara Lewis

Aisha Tyler has been a standout addition to the Criminal Minds cast since joining in 2015. The actress, comedian, director, and talk show host brings significant depth to her role as Dr. Tara Lewis, a forensic psychologist whose specialty is interviewing serial killers after they’ve been captured to determine if they’re able to stand trial.

Tyler studied political science at Dartmouth College before launching her entertainment career. Her versatility has been demonstrated through her work on shows like “Talk Soup,” “Friends,” “24,” “CSI,” and as a co-host on “The Talk.” She also voices the character Lana Kane on the animated series “Archer” and has directed episodes of television, including previous episodes of Criminal Minds.

Criminal Minds has long been praised for its psychological depth and compelling character development, and the promotional material for the new season suggests that fans can expect the series to dive even deeper into both the minds of killers and the personal lives of the BAU team.

Mark your calendars for May 8, when “Criminal Minds: Evolution” returns exclusively on Paramount+, promising to take viewers on another psychological journey that’s both fascinating and frightening.

Reporter

Reshmi Das

 

Reshmi Das has over four years of experience as a content writer, covering parenting and films. She writes for Hollywoodjunction and Momjunction. Her interest in journaling and writing made this biotechnology postgraduate to take up content as her full-time profession.

Read full bio of Reshmi Das