Paramount+ developing docuseries The Real Criminal Minds

Deadline

Not only is a Criminal Minds revival in the works at Paramount+, but the ViacomCBS streamer is eyeing a docuseries inspired by the 15-year CBS crime drama. "Tentatively titled The Real Criminal Minds, the true-crime docuseries will feature a real former FBI profiler," per Deadline. "It will examine real cases and real criminal behavior, illustrated by clips from the fictional Criminal Minds series. Talks are ongoing, but I hear the idea is for a prominent Criminal Minds cast member to host the program. Paramount+ originally mentioned its intention to explore a true crime show with a Criminal Minds connection in the streamer’s inaugural slate."