Paget Brewster Apologizes After Blasting Critic Over 'Criminal Minds' Review

Actress Paget Brewster, best known for her role on "Criminal Minds," publicly criticized a TV reviewer over a mixed review of the show's Paramount+ revival, then issued an apology for the outburst. The incident began when Brewster lashed out at ScreenRant critic Shealyn Scott on X (formerly Twitter) over a review titled "Paramount+'s Criminal Minds Format Change Finally Backfires," according to Variety.

VarietyCriminal Minds Star Paget Brewster Criticizes TV Reviewer Over Mixed Paramount+ Review

"She posted a since-deleted message criticizing the reviewer's age and career choices, telling her she 'sucks' and warning that bad reviews could cost 350 people their jobs."

Brewster's comments sparked backlash from film and TV critics who defended Scott, as reported by Variety. The actress later apologized, acknowledging that the critic was simply doing her job, according to TMZ.

"Brewster later issued an apology for her outburst, acknowledging the critic was just doing her job."

The episode highlights the tension between creators and critics in the age of social media, where a single negative review can provoke an immediate and public response from talent. Brewster's swift apology suggests a recognition that such attacks can harm the very community that supports the industry.