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 spin-off. 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?
Really like this show why do they tnt have to ruin it.The characters were realization and there personal stories were so interesting.Do these networks even ask the people who watch are thoughts.Hell no.
Glad to see it go since it has turned so political.
Like any station,they only seem to cater to the younger viewers,and don,t give a crap about what the mature people like.
As far as I’m concerned TNT can go off air.
Maybe they should be canceling the positions of the idiots that cancel the great shows and decide the garbage ones stay on air.
I think whomever runs TNT is f***ing stupid! What idiot cancels one of their highest rated shows. I hope another channel is smart enough to pick up the show cause it’s one of the best on TV.
Why I love this show
I CANT,FOR THE LIFE OF ME, FIGURE OUT WHY YOU WOULD CANCEL THIS SHOW. IM SO SICK OF BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE IM NOT YOUNG. KEEP ON AND AARP WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU. KEEP MAJOR CRIMES
I know a lot of women under 35 who watch the show, too like my 28-year-old daughter, at least a dozen of her friends and some of their friends, my forty-year-old daughter and many of her friends her age or a little younger. And many of them live in other states across the country. My 28 yr old lives in NM, her best friend got married and moved to NC, etc.
I like Major Crimes and do not want it canceled
I was a huge fan of The Closer, and I really like Major Crimes too. I don’t think they should be canceled!
This is the best crime show on tv, and should live as long as ncis! It’s that good. Take off some of the overrated reality shows and keep this one going!
Loved to watch this show, funny, sad, serious, and a little of everything. Loved the characters. Why mess with a great show!
Canceling this show is a major crime. Best show of its kind ever. I hope it is picked up.
No Major Crimes, no TNT. It was one of the only reasons for tuning in to the network.
I am, to say the least, totally disappointed that Major Crimes has not been renewed. I am a loyal follower of this series and was a loyal follower of its predecessor, The Closer. Both shows were well worth watching, which something I can’t say about most of the new shows being aired these days. I hope another network will pick up this show and it can continue.
This would be the perfect show for Netflix or Amazon to pick up. One of the best shows on tv at this time. It has it all, smart writing and acting and one of the best ensemble casts I can recall.
I would watch major crimes on network tv. the characters are lovable, and story lines are very good. pls put on network tv