Actually, they did. They now have a completely different writing staff and showrunner, one who is well-versed in show business and a talented writer, a WAY more exciting story, as well as a much more believable cast for this spinoff, starring Emmy winner Gary Sinise (“Forest Gump;” “CSI:NY”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”) and Tyler James Williams (“The Walking Dead”) among others…
Rather than the previous spinoff attempt which felt desperate, rushed, and relying on Forest Whitaker’s name, this one actually was given a lot of thought and time and brain power, with a consultant who was actually an agent From the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit… Criminal Minds is currently bringing in higher ratings than any other CBS crime drama.
I’d say they’ve learned quite a lot, and my hopes are high for this episode, and the proposed spinoff, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. I’ll take it over the NCIS/CSI garbage any day.