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Major Crimes

★ 7.8 18K votes 2012–2018 6 seasons · 105 episodes Ended TNT
ProceduralA case or problem of the week, solved by a formula that works.This show: 9/10Detective mysteryCrime-solving from the investigator's side of the table.This show: 7/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 7/10
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Starring
G.W. BaileyTony DenisonMichael Paul ChanRaymond CruzPhillip P. KeeneKearran Giovanni
Written by
James Duff
Starring
G.W. BaileyTony DenisonMichael Paul ChanRaymond CruzPhillip P. KeeneKearran Giovanni
Written by
James Duff
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Votes per Episode
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About

"Procedural comfort built on plea deals and found family"

A spinoff of The Closer, this LAPD procedural follows Captain Sharon Raydor as she takes over the Major Crimes division, using plea deals instead of pure interrogation to secure convictions. It's a steady, case-of-the-week show with an ensemble of detectives who bicker, bond, and occasionally get pulled into longer emotional arcs involving a foster teen Raydor takes in. The tone is warmer and more procedural than flashy, leaning on strong character chemistry rather than twists. Comfort-watch crime drama for people who like process, moral nuance, and slow-building found-family dynamics.

Watch it for

the ensemble chemistry and Mary McDonnell's steady, no-nonsense lead performance.

Maybe skip if

you want fast twists rather than methodical case-building and courtroom strategy.

Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.

All Seasons

Season 12012
8.04K107h 11m
Two-time Oscar nominee Mary McDonnell stars in this spin-off of "The Closer", taking the detectives in the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes division into bold new territory. As the new boss, McDonnell's Captain Sharon Raydor is determined to lead the department with a more team-oriented approach, sharing the credit with the people with whom she works. The show focuses on how the American justice system approaches the art of the deal as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction.
Season 22013
8.27K1913h 36m
Season 32014
8.26K1913h 48m
Season 42015
8.17K2316h 26m
Season four focuses on themes of courage, both in the personal and professional lives of the squad. Plus, Rusty, who is now officially adopted by Sharon, finds a passion that drives him — something Provenza is not too pleased about.
Season 52016
8.16K2114h 42m
In season five the squad must solve some of the most challenging homicides in America’s second largest city. From searching for a missing teenage girl who vanished while helping the homeless, hunting down the killer of a potentially dirty cop or following up on a beheading in an isolated corner of Los Angeles, the investigators attempt to return balance to the scales of justice. Also this season, Sharon strives to push Rusty through college while figuring out where she wants to go in her ongoing romance with Andy Flynn; Julio Sanchez decides to try to adopt a child himself; Provenza develops sensitivities related to his new marriage to Patrice; Buzz Watson picks up the 30-year-old murder investigation of his father and uncle; Mike Tao wins an award for his work as a Hollywood consultant; and Amy Sykes confronts the idea of motherhood versus focusing on her career.
Season 62017
8.03K139h 7m
The elite team of Major Crimes is back for its sixth and final season with some of the most challenging cases yet, struggling to solve mysteries mired in complex political conflicts that move beyond traditional murder cases. As 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 while also managing the difficult changes in their personal relationships. Finally, they must accept the necessity of risk, as they prepare to face the inexplicable but undeniable return of Phillip Stroh.

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

G.W. Bailey Louie Provenza
Tony Denison Andy Flynn
Michael Paul Chan Mike Tao
Raymond Cruz Julio Sanchez
Phillip P. Keene Buzz Watson
Kearran Giovanni Amy Sykes
Graham Patrick Martin Rusty Beck
Mary McDonnell Sharon Raydor
Jonathan Del Arco Dr. Fernando Morales
Ransford Doherty Kendall

Crew

James Duff

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