"The Closer" Spin-off "Major Crimes" is Coming to an End

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TNT's "Major Crimes" To End after Season 6
by Kate Stanhope
Oct. 3, 2017


TNT is closing the book on "Major Crimes". The Mary McDonnell procedural is set to end after its upcoming sixth season, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The sixth season is set to premiere Oct. 31 on the Turner-owned cable network, with the two-hour series finale dated for Jan. 16, 2018. This upcoming season will also see the cop drama celebrate its 100th episode.





“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.”

“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 TNT's exec vp original programming Sarah Aubrey. “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.”





A spin-off of "The Closer", "Major Crimes" launched in 2012 following the former show's series finale. "The Closer", which starred Kyra Sedgwick in her Emmy-winning role, ran for seven seasons and became one of TNT's biggest hits.

While Sedgwick and future Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons both departed, many of "The Closer's" ensemble moved to "Major Crimes", led by Mary McDonnell who reprised her recurring role from the original series.



The decision to end "Major Crimes" despite its continued popularity comes as TNT and TBS president Kevin Reilly continues to push both cable channels toward more prestige offerings, such as "Animal Kingdom", "Good Behavior" and "Claws".

In addition to "Major Crimes", the hit cop drama "Rizzoli & Isles" wrapped in 2016 after a seven-season run. TNT's other original dramas include "The Librarians" and "The Last Ship".

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...on-six-1045201

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"Major Crimes" Creator on Cancellation: "So Sorry I Couldn't Prevent This"
by Matt Webb Mitovich
Oct. 3 2017


"Major Crimes" creator James Duff is busy directing the 13th episode of Season 6 aka what will now be the series finale, but he did find time to fire off a few thoughts on the announcement that this will be the TNT drama’s farewell season.



"I'm directing the finale of Major Crimes, so I can't really answer all the questions that are being asked today about why Major Crimes was cancelled before we ran our sixth season. But I do want you to know that it was not at all my idea, nor did I want to leave the show. The actors, the writers, the producers and our talented crew would have held on as long as we were relevant.

I am extraordinarily thankful to our viewers, who followed us to four different time slots in the last eighteen months, and who make up a very large part of what we call the community of the show. Without the loyalty of our audience, Major Crimes would have been gone much sooner. We'll have a chance to talk about what happened in the near future.

Meanwhile, we are determined to give you the best season we can. So sorry I couldn't stop this moment from happening."

http://tvline.com/2017/10/03/major-c...nell-reaction/

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Major Crimes will air its final episode on Jan. 9
Major Crimes and The Closer creator James Duff explains the twist in this week’s episode.

Mary McDonnell on her Major Crimes twist: “It was very difficult physically to go through that…”
“I just found it very unpleasant, and also necessary, and then it was done,” she says. “It was kind of shocking, actually.”