The anticipation for Criminal Minds Season 13 hitting Netflix has been a hot topic among fans of this beloved crime drama series. Unfortunately, there’s some disappointing news for Netflix subscribers in the United States.
Why You Can’t Find Criminal Minds Season 13 on Netflix
Criminal Minds has actually departed Netflix entirely in the US. In June 2022, all seasons of the show were removed from the streaming platform due to licensing agreements coming to an end. This wasn’t just Season 13 – it was the complete series that left the service.
Where to Watch Criminal Minds Now
The good news is that you can still stream Criminal Minds, including Season 13, on Paramount+. The entire series found its new home there, which makes sense given that CBS (now part of Paramount) was the original network for the show.
Streaming Options for Criminal Minds
• Paramount+ (all seasons, including Season 13)
• Hulu (select seasons)
• Amazon Prime Video (available for purchase)
Will Criminal Minds Return to Netflix?
While anything’s possible in the streaming world, it’s unlikely we’ll see Criminal Minds return to Netflix anytime soon. Paramount+ is positioning itself as the exclusive streaming home for CBS content, and they’re unlikely to share such a popular series with competitors.
What to Watch Instead on Netflix
If you’re missing Criminal Minds, Netflix offers several excellent alternatives:
• Mindhunter
• The Blacklist
• Lucifer
• NCIS
• Law & Order: SVU (select seasons)
Making the Switch to Paramount+
If you’re a die-hard Criminal Minds fan, subscribing to Paramount+ might be worth considering. Not only do you get access to all seasons of Criminal Minds, but you’ll also find the new sequel series “Criminal Minds: Evolution” exclusively on this platform.
The base subscription starts at a reasonable price, and you can often find promotional deals for new subscribers. Plus, you’ll get access to other CBS shows and Paramount+ originals.
Remember, while it might be frustrating to need another streaming service, this is increasingly becoming the norm as networks create their own platforms and pull their content from Netflix. The good news is that having all seasons in one place means you can binge-watch to your heart’s content without worrying about seasons disappearing or moving between services.
