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The end of Major Crimes

raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I just finished watching the next-to- final episode one of my favorite series. I have to say that I am upset at the way it is ending (ETA: when I first posted, I didn't realize that there was one more episode), unless that was because there is hope that another channel will pick it up and continue it in another form, just as happened when Major Crimes developed out of The Closer. I hope so!

I really enjoyed the ensemble cast, the interactions of the characters, and the fact that although it was usually a murder mystery, we were also usually not shown the violent act. It seems that the trend on TNT is toward more violence and sexuality (at least, judging from the commercials for other TNT shows) and I did read that it was TNT that decided to end the series, not the producer. Perhaps Mary McDonnell, like Kyra Sedgwick, was ready to move on as well, but that hasn't been something I've seen mentioned.

After this I'll be down to only 2 or 3 or so entertainment shows that I'll make an effort to watch. With "seasons" consisting of anywhere from 8 to 12 episodes, that isn't much TV viewing! I'm looking forward to the new season of Victoria -- I'll have to dig a little to see what else might be interesting out in TV world.

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pudgeder

8 years ago

I too, preferred "The Closer." But I've enjoyed Major Crimes. However, this season & the last, the writing just didn't seem as good.

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terilyn
8 years ago
Has been one of our favorites since the Closer. Will miss it. Not the actors decision.
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clearwaters
8 years ago
None of the cast or crew wanted to end Major Crimes. This is a pattern with TNT. Once a series gets 5 or 6 seasons in, they kill it. They feel it gets too expensive. So they end their most popular series in favor of shows that are cheaper for them to produce. They can pay lower salaries and save money.

They don't seem to consider that in doing this, they alienate their viewers. They did the same thing to Longmire. These shows are very popular with the over 45 age group. That isn't who advertisers are interested in targeting.

They want the 18 to 45 year olds. Meanwhile, it's us old folks who have the money to spend and the time to sit and enjoy the programming. Go figure.

It makes me very reluctant to get involved in other series produced by TNT.
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