Criminal Minds (2005–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.2

Overview

Based in Quantico, Virginia, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.) is a subsection of the F.B.I. Called in by local Police departments to assist in solving crimes of a serial and/or extremely violent nature where the per...

Starring Cast

Kirsten Vangsness • A.J. Cook • Matthew Gray Gubler

Where to watch

Hulu

Paramount+

Philo

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Neutral

Overview

Starring Cast

Kirsten Vangsness • A.J. Cook • Matthew Gray Gubler

Where to watch

Hulu

Paramount+

Philo

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The series consistently champions the efficacy of specialized law enforcement in apprehending dangerous individuals, reinforcing a 'law and order' framework that prioritizes individual accountability over systemic critiques of crime or the justice system.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The series features a visibly diverse cast, particularly as it progressed through its many seasons, introducing characters from various backgrounds. However, its narrative primarily focuses on crime-solving and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, nor does it center DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

Criminal Minds features LGBTQ+ characters in various roles, primarily as victims or perpetrators within its crime procedural framework. Their identities are generally incidental to the plot, and while the show condemns prejudice when depicted, it does not offer consistent affirming narratives or central character development, leading to a neutral overall impact.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Criminal Minds is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender upon introduction. There are no instances of characters from prior canon or history being portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Criminal Minds is an original procedural drama series that premiered in 2005. Its characters were created for the show and do not have pre-existing racial identities established in prior source material, earlier adaptations, or historical records. Therefore, no instances of race swapping occur.