Major Crimes returns to TNT this Monday night, June 8th at 9:00 pm to begin its fourth season. All of the important and favorite characters are returning, including Mary McDonnell and a terrific ensemble cast including G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Raymond Cruz, Kearran Giovani, Jonathan Del Arco and Michael Paul Chan.
This show pulls off a wonderful balance between fascinating murder cases and characters with depth. Nothing beats the bromance between Detectives Flynn and Provenza, the squad’s protectiveness of witness Rusty Beck, who’s now Sharon’s adopted son, and the charm of everyone’s favorite coroner, Dr. Morales. There’s even a former police detective on the writing team to ensure accuracy and provide ideas for cases.
Every season of Major Crimes has a theme. According to show co-creator and executive producer, James Duff, the theme of the 2015 season is courage. Many of the major characters in the show will be given the chance to be courageous…or fall short.
Of course, since most of the team investigates major crimes – murder, rape, incest – every week you might think that’s courageous enough, but for Duff it’s just the beginning.
McDonnell’s character, Captain Sharon Raydor, will need the courage to continue to raise and counsel her newly adopted teenage son, Rusty Beck. She’ll also need courage as she figures out if her relationship with police colleague, Lieutenant Andy Flynn is romantic and what she wants. Last season’s finale had both her and Flynn starting to realize that their relationship had the potential to be romantic. But she’s already had one bad marriage, and any office romance can be complicated. Captain Raydor isn’t the only one who needs courage.
This season will see Detective Julio Sanchez (Cruz) returning from a suspension for using excessive force, but we have to wonder if his anger issues are truly under control. Buzz Watson, the department techie, played by Phillip P. Keene, will train to be a civilian police officer and now he’ll want to contribute to Major Crimes cases with what he’s learned. Will anyone take his new knowledge seriously? Rusty Beck will have to adjust to the fact that the serial killer who wanted to kill him from behind bars is now free — because the arch-villain, Phillip Stroh (played by Billy Burke) pulled off a brilliant escape at the end of last season.
Fans of the precursor to Major Crimes, called The Closer, will remember Stroh as the man Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson shot through her famous black purse in an epic fight in The Closer's finale. And speaking of Brenda, many fans have repeatedly asked Duff if Kyra Sedgwick will reprise her role. He says that she is under contract for a guest appearance, and they just haven’t decided when it will happen. In the meantime, you can see Sedgwick in one of my favorite comedies, Brooklyn Nine Nine, playing another Deputy Chief in a recurring role as Madeline Wuntch.
If you’ve never watched Major Crimes but like character driven mysteries that ring true, I recommend that you start with Season 1. If you’ve never watched The Closer, I recommend that you start at the beginning of that show and watch all eight seasons. Both shows are that good.
If you’re a fan of the show, you may want to drop by the Major Crimes Facebook page on Monday’s from 8 – 9 Eastern time. Executive Producer James Duff regularly holds a chat where he will answer fans' questions and sometimes one or two actors from the show will join him. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the how the show comes together. It also shows what great respect Duff and his crew have for the Major Crimes audience.
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my wife and I watch all the time. we loved the closer too!
One of my favorites. Glad to see the Closer characters continue.
Would love to win Season 3.
I would be very happy to win this because I honestly do have a DVD player; I really do! And it is a useful thing to have; if I won this DVD.
the interplay among the detectives brings back fond memories of my former career.
Yes! Please enter me in this sweep. Thanks —
I enjoy both the Closer and Major Crimes. I like that the characters have so much depth. The interaction among the group is realistic.
I love this show and all of its characters. Thanks for the “heads up” on the coming season.
I need to catch up with this great sequal to The Closer.
I watched every episode of The Closer and wondered if the spin off would work. I’m glad I tried Major Crimes because I think its better. I love the interplay with the characters and now that’s the focus.
nice giveaway
A great addition to my collection!
We just discovered Major Crimes and are Netflixing our way through Seasons 1 and 2. Look forward to Season 3.
Unfortunately, I’ve missed a few episodes along the way. Love to watch this series as intended!
I would love to watch the series.
Love this show and would love to win the DVR set. Can’t wait for season 4!
Great series to watch. 🙂
Loved Closer, love this one too! Would love to win a season on DVD!!!
Was a faithful follower of The Closer as well as with Major Crimes!!! Can’t wait for the new season to start next week so excited!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win & good luck to all who enter!!!:)
I would love to watch the series. Thanks for posting! Have a great day.
Great series. I’d love to get this season.
Great series!!
Great series!
I’m a huge fan of both Major Crimes and The Closer. I’d love a copy of Season 3. Thank you!
A major follower of the series here. Wish me luck!
Love to see the character vs crime balance. GW Bailey is the best.
[b]The complete 3rd season on DVD would be great![/b]
Looking forward to new season!! Love the show!
Tension, humor, tricky plots, credible characters- yes please, I would like to win.
It will be a Major Crime if I don’t win! Yes!
love the show and woul love to win!!
Mary McDonnell is great and so are the rest of the actors. It will be nice to see Kyra Sedgwick when she returns in a guest role.
love the show!!! every episode…would love to win
would love it!
I’m fascinated that each season has a theme. I’d love to know what the previous season’s themes were.
I have all the Closer series, and some of Major Crimes. I loved “Brenda” and I’m still getting used to Sharon. She really needs “hair” help! The whole cast is a great ensemble…especially Flynn and Provenza. I am bored with the Philip Stroh and Rusty angle. I’ll be glad when the writers move on…..I can’t even imagine Sharon with Flynn. I still remember his early episodes. Provenza is probably my favorite character. I’d love to win this sweepstakes…..Thanks for having such a great prize!!!
I have not seen this but love these kind of shows! I find them exciting and I would love to read and watch them
Watched every episode of ‘The Closer’ and when ‘Major Crimes’ was brought in, I watched every episode of that as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
I haven’t seen thsi show yet but it sounds like one I would like.
I love this show. I am excited for it to come back for Season 4. Often I think that I even like Major Crimes more than I liked The Closer.
LOVED The Closer and LOVE Major Crimes! Would be thrilled to read a book-tie-in!
I have been watching an episode of The Closer every morning for the last few weeks. Major Crimes is every bit as good.
Love, love, love Major Crimes. Can’t wait for Monday.
Love this series – thanks for the chance to win.
This would be a perfect birthday present! ~ Please pick me because I just know my hubby will forget what I want 🙂
I am down with that… I have not ever won anything.
Would love to win!
Major Crimes is the best show ever!!! Watched The Closer since the beginning and loved it, but Major Crimes is much better, especially because of Mary McDonnell… what a great actress, just love her so much and can’t wait to see Sharon’s relationship with Flynn, Shandy is awesome!!!
Love The Closer, sorry to see it go, love Major Crimes also, especially the relationships involved, would really love to win.
Haven’t seen this, but willing to try
i love this show
I have the other two seasons on DVD and would love to win the third. Cut to the chase. Pick me. 🙂
Both shows are keepers!
really enjoy the show. Count me in
Started at the beginning with The Closer and continued right into Major Crimes…..both are all time favorite shows! Anxiously awaiting the start of the new season! Wish it could be on EVERY week!!!!!
My favorite show. Never miss it.
I love this show!!
Count me in, please!
we don’t get that series here and I enjoy it when I see it. would love to win a copy. thanks
I don’t have cable any longer and would love to catch up on the season I missed. Thanks for the opportunity.
I’ve misssed this series.
Love the show
I missed alot of the third season
It is a joy to watch something so well written.
sounds like an interesting show
I’d love to win a copy!
Major Crimes is the best!! Have watched it since it started and counting down until its return on the 8th!
Sounds like a terrific show! Hopefully I’m one of the lucky winners 🙂
Huge fan of The Closer and did not think I would like Major Crimes. But I like it even more. Sharon Raydor was unlikeable in the previous series but she has evolved into such a great character with more complexity and depth than Brenda Johnson. The Rusty Beck character is a great addition to the show though there is dislike by some fans. Hope there are more seasons to come.
Thanks for the opportunity, my Husband is fan of the show =)
Actually missed The Closer but found season one ep one of Major Crimes and haven’t missed a single episode. Season four looms awesome! It’s the perfect mix of character and plot. Be there Monday.
Love this show. It continues where the closer left off. Haven’t missed an episode yet.
Sure would love to win this!!
love it!
awesome prize
Love watching this.
love the show.
Would enjoy this show, thanks for offering a chance to win
Watched every episode of ‘The Closer’ and when ‘Major Crimes’ was brought in, I watched every episode of that as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
would love to win!
MY TURN TO WIN.
RIGHT??????????
[b]I do love watching me some Major Crimes, great show. But even better, Minor Crimes, ratings are not that great but you should really check it out.[/b]
Major Crimes is a great show. Thanks for the giveaway.
Great show!
Both great shows! Would love to win!
Thanks for this chance!
This is my FAV!
I’ve never seen Major Crimes – sounds very good.
Thanks so much for the chance 🙂
I love the show!
This would be great to see Season 3.
I am really looking forward to watching this show.
Haven’t watched this yet…would love to!
Would love to watch this with my husband.
This show is one of the best on TV. The story telling, the acting, the action…all great.
Great show, thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds interesting!
Would love to win this, thanks for the chance!
I love the show. Thanks.
I need this in my life!
Mancrush on Anthony Denison.
I really enjoy this kind of show. I think I’ve seen most of the closer’s episodes. Not as many of the other.
thanks for this post and the opportunity to win! I love the show and thought it should have more episodes for the season, but couldn’t find a listing for new shows that I hadn’t seen already.
my kind of show, thanks
sounds great
Love this TV show, great writing.
Lynette
Pick me!
I have never seen the show but, woud like to see it.
Thank you for giving all of us the chance to win this fine giveaway of Deborah Lacy.
I would love to win this. Thank you for the chance.
Loved watching The Closer! Would definitely love to check this out!
I have only seen a couple of episodes of Major Crimes, but have basically enjoyed all of the episodes I’ve seen and would like to win the complete third season of the show on DVD so I can see even more episodes of it. I think my dad would also enjoy being able to see more episodes of the show, too, especially since he was a big fan of The Closer. Thanks for the fantastic opportunity to win!
Love it! Thanks for the chance! =)
Thank You for the giveaway…still catching up with season 2 !
Love the show but never get to watch due to work schedule.
I love Major Crimes. Thanks.
sounds great
Cool
Good deal, count me in!
I’ve loved this show since I first saw it–great spinoff from The Closer. Thank you for the giveaway!
Wonderful show!!
[b]I’ve never watched this series…Now, how did I miss it?? I love to watch all types of crime programs![/b]
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Fantastic, would love to see this…
Would love to watch this series.