When The Closer TV show ended in 2012, fans of the Kyra Sedgwick crime drama could take some solace knowing that many of the characters would stick around via the Major Crimes spinoff. Soon, it will be time to say goodbye to that series as well.
TNT has announced that a seventh season renewal won’t be coming for Major Crimes. The sixth and final season will kick off on Halloween, October 31st, at 9pm (ET/PT). The two-episode series finale will air on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Here’s the press release from TNT:
TNT’s Hit Series Major Crimes Concludes with Sixth and Final Season Premiering on Oct. 31, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Two-Episode Series Finale to air on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Television’s beloved squad of detectives will tackle their three final cases when TNT’s hit drama Major Crimes returns for its sixth and final season on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). The series, a spin-off of the critically-acclaimed hit, The Closer, features a stellar ensemble cast headed by two-time Oscar® nominee Mary McDonnell. Also starring are G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan, Raymond Cruz, Phillip P. Keene, Graham Patrick Martin, Kearran Giovanni, Jonathan Del Arco, Leonard Roberts, Jessica Meraz and Daniel di Tomasso. This season, the hugely popular crime drama marks its 100th episode milestone on Dec. 19 with the two-episode series finale airing on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
“Major Crimes has successfully navigated the many challenges that arise with a spin-off; the primary mission of which is staying true to its core DNA while expanding into unique territory all its own,” said Sarah Aubrey, executive vice president of original programming for TNT. “From Brenda Leigh Johnson to Commander Sharon Raydor, the cast and crew have done a phenomenal job of creating enduring characters – many of whom are celebrating 200 episodes together this season.”
This year, the series takes a serialized turn as the squad struggles to solve mysteries and murders surrounded by complex political conflicts, attempting to sidestep controversial issues as they track down three lethal murderers. As Cmdr. Sharon Raydor grows accustomed to her new boss, Assistant Chief Leo Mason, the detectives find themselves questioning their faith in the rapidly changing priorities of the justice system and their ability to reason through difficult changes. The emotionally gripping season will treat fans to an array of milestones from celebrations of love to periods of loss. Finally, they must accept the necessity of risk, in all its different guises, as they prepare to face the increasingly undeniable return of Phillip Stroh (guest star Billy Burke).
“The whole company of Major Crimes is dedicated to making 2017-18 the best season yet,” said series creator, James Duff. “We will finish our long run on TNT with a finale worthy of our loyal viewers and their years of unstinting support.”
Since its chart-topping debut in 2012, Major Crimes has consistently ranked as one of cable’s most-watched drama series. In its most recent season and spring run on TNT, the series reached an average 7.7M viewers per episode across linear, VOD, and digital platforms.
In addition to the main cast, Major Crimes features recurring appearances by Jon Tenney as Deputy Chief of the Special Operations Bureau Fritz Howard, Ransford Doherty as Coroner’s Investigator Kendall, Kathe Mazur as DDA Andrea Hobbs, Rene Rosado as Gus Wallace, Dawnn Lewis as Patrice Provenza and Bill Brochtrup as LAPD psychologist, Dr. Joe Bowman.
Created by James Duff, Major Crimes is produced by The Shephard/Robin Company and Walking Entropy, Inc., in association with Warner Bros. Television. James Duff, Greer Shephard & Michael M. Robin, Adam Belanoff, Mike Berchem and Duppy Demetrius serve as executive producers.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Major Crimes TV show? Is this the right time to end the series? Would you have watched season seven?
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46 Comments on "Major Crimes: Ending; No Season Seven for TNT TV Show"
I totally loved the show and looked forward to watching it every week. loved the characters and I will miss this show I have watched it from day 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really wish this show could be renewed again. The characters, although different from each other, manage to always work as a team. I hope Buzz can find a love interest. I don’t know why I don’t care for Patrice with Provenza. Maybe I missed a few episodes & their blooming relationship????
Please save this show!! Dump some of these non acting reality shows please…
I just saw where Major Crimes has been cancelled. WTH? This has been such a great show, and I don’t understand what the “higher ups” are thinking! I’m sure it will be replaced with some idiotic, mindless show, like all of the other stations have done. Unbelievable!
If the show can’t get Netflix (or whomever) to pick up the show, I think they should pitch a third incarnation: A sitcom starring Provenza, Flynn and Tao, featuring occasional guests like Taylor and other ex-Major Crimes/The Closer characters. Crazy stuff happens and the wackiness ensues. Comedy gold, I tell ya.
I think TNT needs to rethink their decision. Major Cimes has been a good show. We can stand to do with more seasons of Major Crimes and less of reality shows that are immature and less interesting.
I absolutely loved The Closer followed right through with Major Crimes still a huge fan very sad to see it go.
It makes no sense that TNT is ending all of its most popular shows! Of course we would have watched another season. What are they making room for? More wrestling and reruns? Give me a break.
The longer an actor is on a show, the more they get paid. With a large ensemble cast, most of which have been on the show from the start, the salaries were probably the reason for the cancellation. It’s rare for shows with a large ensemble cast to make it past about eight or nine seasons. With the budgets that basic cable has, six seasons is doing pretty good.
I love this show. This is a good crime show that is always in good taste. The dynamics between the characters/actors make them feel like you’ve known them forever. How disappointing to hear this has been cancelled.
Would have kept watching – one of my favorites. Great cast with great chemistry.
Sad and disappointed that Major Crimes is ending. All the shows I enjoy keep getting the axe.
I’m very disappointed. Really liked Major Crimes and was a big fan of The Closer as well. Too bad. Amazed that they’re cancelling this show with it being as high rated as it is. Seems they always do this. Cancel the good shows and keep the ones I wouldn’t waste my time watching.
This is one of my feel-good shows. I love the comradery between the characters. They were like a family. The acting is excellent and the storylines were interesting and respectful. I will miss it.
Really ticks me off. Not everyone wants ‘edgier fare,’ evidenced by the fact that this is TNT’s highest rated show. This is EXACTLY the fare we in my house want. PLEASE RECONSIDER
I really hate the thought of this show being cancelled. I watch very little television and this is one show that I really look forward to seeing. I have never missed a episode. I hope they rethink this and give it one more year. So many things left to tell.