Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 Ending Explained, Does Emily Prentiss Survive?
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Updated Aug 05, 2024
Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 Ending Explained
In the Season 2 finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution, the Gold Star program's mastermind, Peter B., is revealed to be FBI Director Doug Bailey’s brother. Emily Prentiss, abducted by Gold Star, faces a dramatic showdown. The BAU team discovers Peter B.’s manipulation and manages to save Emily.
Jade, a key antagonist, is convinced to surrender after realizing the truth behind her actions. The season ends with Peter B. and Jade facing justice while the BAU members deal with personal changes. Elias Voit’s fate is left uncertain, hinting that he may return in future episodes.
(Source: Collider)
Does Emily Prentiss Survive?
Yes, Emily Prentiss makes it through the Season 2 finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution. After a tense confrontation with her abductor, Peter B., and a dramatic showdown at Frank Church’s compound, Emily is rescued. Jade, another antagonist, initially threatens Emily but eventually decides to release her.
The BAU team narrowly escapes a lethal trap set by Jade, resulting in the surrender of both Peter B. and Jade. Emily is safe by the end of the episode, though the final scenes leave some unresolved issues, particularly concerning the future of Elias Voit.
Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 Cast
Actor |
Character |
|---|---|
| Joe Mantegna | David Rossi |
| Paget Brewster | Emily Prentiss |
| AJ Cook | Jennifer "JJ" Jareau |
| Kirsten Vangsness | Penelope Garcia |
| Aisha Tyler | Dr. Tara Lewis |
| Adam Rodriguez | Luke Alvez |
| Ryan-James Hatanaka | Tyler Green |
| Zach Gilford | Elias Voit |
| Felicity Huffman | Dr. Jill Gideon |
| Clark Gregg | FBI Director Ray Madison |
| Brian White | Vincent Orlov |
| Paul F. Tompkins | Brian Garrity |
Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 Plot
In Season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, the BAU tackles both continuing story arcs and individual cases. The main storyline focuses on a new killer group called Gold Star. The team must work with Elias Voit, last season's villain, to track down these killers. Rossi discovers that an old paper he co-wrote with Jason Gideon might have influenced the new serial killers.
The team faces challenges, including the death of Deputy Director Bailey and Rossi’s struggles with his mental health after a near-death experience. Emily Prentiss takes a more central role this season, adding depth to the story. The season combines ongoing plots with standalone episodes, speeding up the pace while exploring the new threats.
Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 Release Date
Season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution premiered on Paramount+ on June 6, 2024. The season had been delayed because of the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which pushed back its premiere date. This season includes 10 episodes, with one new episode being released each week.
The last episode of Season 2 was shown on August 1, 2024. To watch the new season, you need to have a subscription to Paramount+, where all the episodes are available for streaming. If you missed any episodes or want to catch up, you can find them on Paramount+ as well.
