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Connor Story is showing some serious range with his long-awaited role in Season 19 of Criminal Minds: Evolution. The first two episodes of the 10-episode season were released May 28 on Paramount+, and while the streaming service recently eliminated the free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost. This is in addition to a five-day free trial of DirecTV.
While Storrie did not appear in the two-part premiere, his four-episode story begins on June 11 with episode four. See below for the Season 19 rollout schedule and more about the streaming service’s plans (and deals).
Quick overview: How to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19
- Premiere date: Thursday 28 May
- Stream online: Paramount+ (or free trial of Paramount+ via DirecTV)
- Episode release schedule: Weekly on Thursdays at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET (after a two-part premiere on 5/28)
- Number of episodes: 10
Where to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19: release date and time
Following the two-part premiere on Thursday, May 28, new episodes will be released weekly every Thursday at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET on Paramount+. Season 19 consists of 10 episodes, and the finale will air on Thursday, July 23. Connor Story’s four-episode arc begins with Episode 4 on Thursday, June 11.
Where to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution With Paramount+ free trial
Although Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial directly through its site, there is a little-known workaround through subscription partner DirecTV. Here’s how it works: Customers who sign up for one of the streaming service’s Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate packages can get three months of Paramount+ Premium, HBO Max, STARZ, Cinemax, and MGM+ for free ($175 value). Additionally, DirecTV offers a free five-day trial for any of its plans, meaning new members can stream Criminal Minds: Evolution (and everything else Paramount+ offers) at absolutely no cost during that period.
Here’s exactly how to claim the show: Simply select your preferred Signature Package, then choose the Paramount+ add-on where you’re asked to choose your add-ons. As stated, you’ll automatically get three months of service included in your subscription. After three months, unless canceled at any time, DirecTV Premium Add-ons will renew monthly at the then-current rate.
