Criminal Minds is a gripping procedural crime drama that follows an elite team of FBI profilers in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) based in Quantico, Virginia. Unlike traditional crime shows that rely heavily on physical forensics, the BAU focuses on psychological profiling. They examine the behavior, lifestyle, and motivations of unidentified subjects ("unsubs") to predict their next moves and stop them before they strike again. Jason Gideon Aaron Hotchner Derek Morgan Spencer Reid Jennifer Jareau Penelope Garcia Emily Prentiss David Rossi Criminal Minds is a gripping procedural crime drama that follows an elite team of FBI profilers in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) based in Quantico, Virginia. Unlike traditional crime shows that rely heavily on physical forensics, the BAU focuses on psychological profiling. They examine the behavior, lifestyle, and motivations of unidentified subjects ("unsubs") to predict their next moves and stop them before they strike again. Jason Gideon Aaron Hotchner Derek Morgan Spencer Reid Jennifer Jareau Penelope Garcia Emily Prentiss David Rossi