For years, I have been a huge fan of “Criminal Minds” as it focuses on profiling the criminal or “unsub” as the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit or BAU team call the “unknown subject”. Some or should I say most of the unsubs are deeply disturbed characters who are seriously frightening. The BAU team is highly intelligent, sharp and quick on their feet, all the characteristic needed to catch the unsub.
Now the spin-off I am very looking forward to watching – Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders looks at the specialised International Division of the FBI tasked with solving crimes and coming to the rescue of Americans who find themselves in danger while abroad.
Created by Erica Messar as a spin-off to the highly popular Criminal Minds franchise, this new series examines cases of abductions, hostage taking, extortions, threats and other criminal activities posed by increased cross-border travel, globalisation, and technology freedom.
The backdoor pilot was first introduced as an episode on the flagship show where an innocent family of four was abducted while vacationing in Barbados. The new series will continue to travel to Spain, Tokyo, Thailand, Mumbai and Paris investigating crimes that include the religion, culture and politics of the different countries.
Starring Gary Sinise as Unit Chief Jack Garrett a seasoned 20-year veteran of the Bureau, his team includes Clara Seger a smart, well-travelled and multi-lingual cultural anthropologist played by Alana De La Garza. Heart throb Daniel Henney is Matthew Simmons, a former military hero while Tyler James Williams plays the unit’s compassionate, brilliant tech analyst, Russ “Monty” Montgomery. Annie Funke rounds out the group as Mae Jarvis, the team’s fearless and fun medical examiner.
These exceptional agents are dedicated to protecting US citizens and returning them home by profiling and identifying criminals who target them beyond borders.
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders premiering tonight at 10:00pm first and exclusively on AXN, within 12 hours of the U.S telecast.
