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?
Major Crimes is a major HIT. For it to be cancelled, without information if the characters no longer wanted to work on it, is incredible-the ratings were good. I guess incompetence really does rise to the top!! What replaces it is substandard. I expected more from TNT
Why in Heaven’s name would TNT cancel one of the finest series ever on television? Are they nuts? There must be something that they’re not revealing to the public as to the real reason!
Hope to see Major Crimes move to CBS for more cases!
You guys suck big ones don’t have a lot to get involved with but loved this show
Cancelling a series when is at its top? names sense, right?
Great show. Loved it. So sad to see it get cancelled. Stupid move from TNT. Maybe Netflix will pick it up.
I loved the closer and loved major crimes. Hate to see it go. It’s a shame.
I would so watch a seventh season!!! Bring it back!!!
I love crime dramas and Major Crimes is the best! I think the writers always put a great twist on things and keep you guessing. I think the way they left it they could come back as a new team. Think about it! your show is terrific!
I love Crime dramas and Major Crimes is the best! I think the writers always put a great twist on things and the characters are so lovable but strong at the same time. I was so sadden by the ending of the series. I think the way they left it, they could come back as a new team. Think about it!! your show is terrific!!
I loved this show bring it back.
Looked forward to this show EVERY week. Why is it gone. I’ve lost faith in TNT
~spoilers~ I was disappointed in the writing for the final season (who the heck kills off Mary McConnell, geez). I’m just as disappointed in the decision to end the series. If you can’t keep an amazing, well well-written, tremendously loved show on the air, then why are you guys even in business? Bring this (or some incarnation) back, please!!
I will miss the show. Please replace with something good or better
I hate to see Major Crimes not return. This was one program that I was faithful to and now I feel so depleted in my television crime show. I hope that you will eventually replace this very good program with one just as good or even better. Thank you for the years that you provided to me.