Criminal Minds

2005 • TV-14

An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are notable LGBTQ+ characters in recurring or significant secondary roles, including openly gay and lesbian team members, handled respectfully.

Language

moderate — Moderate language is used throughout the series, including occasional strong language but infrequent extreme profanity.

Mature Themes

heavy — Mature themes like death, trauma, mental illness, abuse, and complex moral issues are central to many episodes. These themes are explored with seriousness and often drive the plot.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The show contains disturbing and suspenseful content involving serial killers and psychological profiling that can be intense and frightening for younger viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is generally mild, often limited to romantic relationships, kissing, or brief references to intimacy without explicit scenes.

Substance Use

mild — Substance use is infrequently depicted, usually limited to background or brief references such as characters having a drink or mentioning medication.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The series contains frequent scenes of criminal violence including assaults, shootings, and murder investigations. Graphic details may be described or shown, but typically not prolonged or gratuitous.