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Mr. Television · 07-02-2008, 07:55 PM

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Exclusive: CBS Eyes 'Criminal Minds' Spin-off

Jul 2, 2008, 02:13 PM | by Michael Ausiello

Categories: Criminal Minds

With CSI spun out to within an inch of its life, what's CBS to do? Find another established hit to exploit, natch! Yes, Criminal Minds, I'm talking about you.

Executive producer Ed Bernero confirms to me exclusively that "substantive" discussions are currently taking place between CBS and producer ABC Studios to expand the Minds franchise with an offshoot. "It's safe to say there will be something soon," he reveals. "We had talked about it from the beginning, but something always got in the way of it happening… like Mandy [Patinkin] leaving and the strike. But it's definitely gaining momentum now."

A consensus on what an alternate Minds would look like has not yet been reached, but Bernero says they're "looking at all of the things the FBI does and how we can work that into the Criminal Minds world." The idea would likely be introduced during a special episode of Minds to air later this coming season.

The big question, of course, is whether one of the show's current cast will be poached to headline the new series. "I don't think so," Bernero says. "We're very happy with the team we have. On the other hand, it's possible characters could be on both shows… All options are open."

Well, except for the one labeled "Mandy Patinkin." That one I'm pretty sure is closed.

KissMyGrits · 07-08-2008, 12:14 PM

It would be interesting to see what they do with a spinoff of Criminal Minds. I love the original and would definitely give any spinoff a try.

dawsongirl · 07-10-2008, 12:38 AM

I don't know if this is a good idea or not. But of all the CSI franchises, the last one is my fav, so I'd give it a try anyway.

07-02-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	CBS considers expanding its 'Minds' http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/07/criminal-minds.html Exclusive: CBS Eyes 'Criminal Minds' Spin-off Jul 2, 2008, 02:13 PM \| by Michael Ausiello Categories: Criminal Minds With CSI spun out to within an inch of its life, what's CBS to do? Find another established hit to exploit, natch! Yes, Criminal Minds, I'm talking about you. Executive producer Ed Bernero confirms to me exclusively that "substantive" discussions are currently taking place between CBS and producer ABC Studios to expand the Minds franchise with an offshoot. "It's safe to say there will be something soon," he reveals. "We had talked about it from the beginning, but something always got in the way of it happening… like Mandy [Patinkin] leaving and the strike. But it's definitely gaining momentum now." A consensus on what an alternate Minds would look like has not yet been reached, but Bernero says they're "looking at all of the things the FBI does and how we can work that into the Criminal Minds world." The idea would likely be introduced during a special episode of Minds to air later this coming season. The big question, of course, is whether one of the show's current cast will be poached to headline the new series. "I don't think so," Bernero says. "We're very happy with the team we have. On the other hand, it's possible characters could be on both shows… All options are open." Well, except for the one labeled "Mandy Patinkin." That one I'm pretty sure is closed.
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KissMyGrits HEGM! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 01, 2004 Location: Las Vegas Baby! Posts: 2,135	It would be interesting to see what they do with a spinoff of Criminal Minds. I love the original and would definitely give any spinoff a try.
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07-10-2008, 12:38 AM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I don't know if this is a good idea or not. But of all the CSI franchises, the last one is my fav, so I'd give it a try anyway.