Network: TNT
Episodes: 105 (hour)
Seasons: Six
TV show dates: August 13, 2012 — January 16, 2018
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Mary McDonnell, G. W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan, Raymond Cruz, Phillip P. Keene, Robert Gossett, Jonathan del Arco, Kearran Giovanni, Jon Tenney, and Graham Patrick Martin.
TV show description:
This TV series is a continuation of The Closer, following the departure of Deputy Chief Brenda Lee Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick).
The detectives in the Los Angeles Police Department’s Major Crimes division are still reeling from Brenda’s leaving and this creates a tough transition for the newly appointed head of the division, Captain Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell).
Unlike their previous chief, Raydor is determined to lead the department with a rule-based, more team-oriented approach, sharing the credit with the people with whom she works. Raydor’s hardest job, however, will be gaining the full trust and confidence of her detectives, who aren’t quick to forget her long history of internal investigations targeting them and their previous boss.
Especially troublesome is Lieutenant Louie Provenza (G. W. Bailey), the squad’s resident old-timer. He still has a few tricks up his sleeve and has a difficult time taking orders from someone he doesn’t think knows as much as he does. He also likes to bend the rules to avoid doing too much work. Lieutenant Andy Flynn (Tony Denison) is passionate about his job but sometimes lets his friendship with Provenza get in the way. He always has a wise crack to keep the squad lifted, even in stressful situations.
Lieutenant Mike Tao (Michael Paul Chan) is the go-to guy for anything technology related. He thrives on using his expertise to crack cases; the more complex, the better. But he also tends to go overboard on details when explaining things. Detective Julio Sanchez (Raymond Cruz) is knowledgeable about the complications of gang warfare in Los Angeles and can be a bit intimidating to a suspect. Even when his emotions run high, Sanchez knows how far he can push without crossing the line.
A Civilian Surveillance Coordinator, Buzz Watson (Phillip P. Keene) is the electronics room technician. In addition, he is the videographer of all crime-scene documentation for the Major Crimes Division. The outdated equipment provided by the LAPD causes Buzz constant frustration, but his instruments often prove useful in cracking a case.
Assistant Chief of Operations Russell Taylor (Robert Gossett) helps the Major Crimes Division on numerous cases. He frequently acts as a press liaison and has proven to be a strong ally for closing cases. Doctor Morales (Jonathan del Arco) is the Medical Examiner for the LA County Coroner’s office.
FBI Special Agent Fritz Howard (Jon Tenney) is Brenda’s husband and works as the main liaison between Major Crimes and the FBI.
A newcomer to the Major Crimes division, Detective Amy Sykes (Kearran Giovanni) is an ambitious undercover police detective and military veteran who served in Afghanistan. She struggles to prove herself and be taken seriously.
Rusty Beck (Graham Patrick Martin) is a homeless juvenile who ends up living with Raydor after becoming a witness in an important homicide case. His troubled past shapes his unruly character and that doesn’t make Raydor’s transition any easier.
Episode 105 — By Any Means, Part 4
Lt. Tao, (Michael Paul Chan) is stuck in a room with a potential bomb. Provenza (G.W. Bailey) finally identifies the real Ms. Bechtal, and Major Crimes comes face-to-face for the very last time with Phillip Stroh (Billy Burke).
First aired: January 16, 2018
What do you think? Do you like this spin-off TV series? Is it as good as The Closer? Do you think there should be a seventh season?
I loved this show! It would be great if it came back, though Mary McDonnell won’t be returning…
As great as Closer! Please keep it on, rerun after rerun!! (both shows)
i think it is better than the Closer. In that crime show the female in charge was dingy. In Major Crimes the Commander was a sharp, loving professional actress. Please re new for several seasons.
Yes loved it would watch it again on any channel.
Yes please and new spin off of closer actors that left
After seeing these characters, first on The Closer, and then on Major Crimes, they have become special. To think the series is ending, is like the ending of a well written book series. I want to know what happens next. I would like to see more seasons of Major Crimes. I am not sure how it would evolve without Sharon. My best to all of the actors, and my thanks for so many episodes of good drama accompanied by the humor needed.
Major Crimes ending is a damn tragedy. First the Closer ends and now this. I have been watching TV since the early 50’s and these two shows are in my top ten. What in the heck is wrong with people. The network, the producers and the, what in the world have you been watching, public have let the rest of us down. I am sickened by this.
Will Major Crimes by on the air in 2019 and if so, on what network. That show needs to return on some network. It is a dam good series with dam good writers and certainly needs to be return to some network so it can remain a network that I can watch. Thank you.
The problem is that reality programs are taking over. I for one don’t care for these. The Bachelor where women are all falling over each other to get the attention of one guy is so beneath them. The sames goes for the Bachelorette. One woman teasing the men and letting herself get groped is so not teaching young women to respect themselves. Other reality programs are just people airing their dirty laundry on TV. If I want reality I’ll just look at my life. Bring back good drama please.