Criminal Minds

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Season 1
Season #: 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
42

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 8 out of 21
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Critic Reviews

  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    80
    From the evidence of the first few episodes, "Criminal Minds" may be a hit, and deservedly.
  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    75
    It's not clear how seriously Patinkin takes the whole thing--it's the same actorly mystery that makes David Caruso's whispery bitterness such a kick on CSI: Miami. [31 Oct 2005, p.39]
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    63
    It's kind of good.

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best TV Season of 2005
13
#13 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
6
#6 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 265 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 215 out of 265
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 265
  3. Negative: 34 out of 265
  1. MsMia
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    A crime show with an outstanding cast, well written plot and amazing facts displayed in every episode. Some may be a bit visual, but you loveA crime show with an outstanding cast, well written plot and amazing facts displayed in every episode. Some may be a bit visual, but you love seeing your favorite FBI agents profile those jerks to a tee. They all have such amazing chemistry with each other. Paget Brewster is amazing, with A.J. Cook's likability and with Kristen Vangsness,you just want to take her home!… Full Review »
  2. MovieMadness
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This show is one of the best that has ever graced the screen. The acting is simply amazing, and the story line outshines the strange CSI,This show is one of the best that has ever graced the screen. The acting is simply amazing, and the story line outshines the strange CSI, dull NCIS and the ever so draining Law and Order. The writing is amazing with such lovable actors that you will loose your mind with Criminal Minds!… Full Review »
  3. J_B
    Nov 5, 2011
    10
    My favourite show! It's so interesting! It focuses in on the cases, not the characters, and each show is unique and different. The acting'sMy favourite show! It's so interesting! It focuses in on the cases, not the characters, and each show is unique and different. The acting's good as well, especially Matthew Gray Gubler.… Full Review »
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