[s16e1]: Just Getting Started

If you were looking for a standalone movie with a similar title, you might be thinking of the 2017 action-comedy film starring Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones.

Approximately 45–50 minutes (Typical television length, rather than a 90+ minute feature film).

While it plays a critical role in establishing a long-term, serialized arc across the season, its format and length match a typical network drama episode. 🎬 Episode Overview Criminal Minds: Evolution (Season 16, Episode 1) [S16E1] Just Getting Started

Many viewers and critics have noted that this premiere feels incredibly cinematic compared to the show's original run. This is due to:

November 24, 2022 (Exclusively on Paramount+ ) If you were looking for a standalone movie

Rather than concluding the case in 45 minutes, this episode serves as the jumping-off point for a season-long hunt for Elias Voit and his network.

The BAU investigates a complex case involving a teen girl's abduction and a massive, pandemic-era serial killer network established by the UnSub "Sicarius". 💡 Why It Feels Like a Feature 🎬 Episode Overview Criminal Minds: Evolution (Season 16,

Transitioning from CBS to Paramount+ allowed for more graphic violence, profanity, and high-budget visual production.