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Criminal Minds · Season 12

Criminal Minds season 12 episode 1: The Crimson King

Aired 28 September 201642 minRated TV-14

7.0TMDB · 11 votesMark watched

Where to watch Criminal Minds Season 12 in Australia

Criminal Minds season 12 is streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus (subscription) and Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99 and Prime Video Store from $24.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Crimson King”

Agent Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez) joins the BAU team, which is tasked with capturing a killer who escaped prison with 13 other convicts at the end of last season.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 12.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Glenn Kershaw, written by Breen Frazier.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 (11 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Glenn Kershaw
Writer
Breen Frazier
Guest stars
Thomas Gibson as Aaron HotchnerBodhi Elfman as Peter LewisSarah Buehler as Mistress Magdalina

Credits: TMDB.

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