Major Crimes is the latest high-profile cancellation, despite TNT’s best efforts to play it down with a ‘final season’ announcement.
Taking to Facebook, creator James Duff made it clear that it was (as is almost always the case) the network’s decision to pull the plug on the series:
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.
Are you with Duff, should Major Crimes have been given a shot at Season 7, or was the timing right? Hoping for a revival elsewhere?
just saying says
AGAIN THEY CANCEL A GREAT SHOW….I HOPE IT FINDS A NEW HOME….
Muffet says
The renew the CRAP shows and cancel the good shows like Major Crimes. Americans have been dumbed-down for so long that too many stupid, idiot shows are accepted and so, they’re renewed. THIS is why I rarely watch any tv, anymore!!!!
ConnieBellamy says
I absolutely agree.
Cindy C says
I agree with you, It makes me so mad that they keep cancelling the great shows!
Judi says
Yes, this show had amazing chemistry in characters. I hope they find a new home for it also!!!!! TNT … what is wrong with you??
Anil says
Unbelievable! Major Crimes is probably one of the best acted shows on TV. So much better than the majority of the other shows on any other network, let alone TNT. Maybe it’ll find a home on Netflix or Amazon Prime. One can only hope. Sad to see this show go. Bad move on TNT’s part, in my opinion.
Leann says
Bunch of idiots at TNT. Major Crimes hopefully will be picked up by a producer with brains. Sheesh.
Donna says
Love this show! Great characters and storylines. Why do the good shows that people enjoy always get cancelled? Does TNT have so many shows they can’t find a spot for it? I don’t understand their reasoning. I hope it finds another channel to continue on.
Vickey says
Major crimes was one of the best shows on television it should not have been canceled that was really a stupid idea It would be nice if another network would pick it up I absolutely love that show and I’m 68 years old
LINDA ALTMAN says
Why oh Why do they continue getting rid of the programs that have intelligence, and integrity? So saddened with this cancellation!
Linda
Sheri Box says
I agree with the rest! Great show and great characters!
Beth Ray says
Again TNT cancels a favorite program…time to give TNT the boot. I am not watching your network!
Tom says
Agree that it is one of the best shows on tv; really don’t watch TNT except for major crimes and won’t be watching TNT after itz’s gone
Tom Ryndak says
Major Crimes is a great show! Most other newer shows don’t hold a candle to MC. Cancel TNT. Boycott the channel
jeb1 says
Another quality show cancelled. WHY….? TNT is on the wrong side with this one.
Jerry Brown says
Bad choose to cancel Major Crimes. I followed every season. This was one of Rush’s favorite TV shows.
Steven Brule says
You are referring to that Nazi piece of shit Rush Limburger? Or the great Rock trio from Canada? If the former, just…..just SAD! If the latter, then…I salute you!
Ecas says
What’s going on with TNT they keep canceling the good shows. I hope another network is smart enough to pick it up.
Dece says
Say it isn’t so…..by what thought process would anyone think this show had run it’s course????? Great show, great cast, great stories- few shows have ever, very successfully, woven together great police drama, with personal family back stories and bits of humor thrown in; smart, relevant and touching. Yeah let’s kick that to the curb and make room for yet another unwatchable reality show. I get enough reality on the daily news for my tv viewing I want smart, relevant, touching, funny..in other woods Major Crimes! Wake up TNT!!!
Jamie says
Who makes these ridiculous decisions? TNT you are make a VERY BAD DECISION by cancelling Major Crimes! I TOTALLY agree with all of the above comments with the fact that they are cancelling all the good, intelligent shows instead of the mindless junk. I pray that another network picks up this excellent program and one that I never missed. Hope you change your mind TNT because this is a bad move!
George says
TNT, YOU SUCK!
Why on earth would you cancel one of the best shows on tv?
Great acting, stories etc.
I have so many other choices to watch with my streaming services…I guess THAT won’t be part of my viewing.
Goodbye Fools!
Ed Kiesche says
Lets all stop watching TNT, and stop buying from their Sponsors
Robert says
I don’t understand…if it’s successful in the almighty ratings race, why end it? I just don’t get it.
Mike says
There are so many good things to say about Major Crimes that I don’t know where to start. How about the running gag with Provenza making people pay to use his printer? Or how the episode when the team took a stand against Rusty’s biological father? When the show first started, I got my parents to watch the first episode. They hated it, primarily because they didn’t like the “Sykes” character (my mom thought she was a back stabber). I told them to give it three episodes before they made up their mind. By the third episode, it had become their favorite show and Sykes one of their favorite characters.
I’ll be sad to see it go. Like others here on this thread, I hope Netflix or someone else picks up the show for a few more seasons.
JUDY SLIFKA says
Love love Major Crimes! One of my favorite shows! Hope you find a new home..Never get tired of watching!
Kris Defrane says
We have always enjoyed this show as well as The Closer. We have found it difficult to find this season as I set it up on the PVR and it moves.
Karen Hansen says
This is one of my favorite shows. Why do they keep cancelling the great shows? First they move it from time to time hoping we can’t find it I think. I loved Rizzoli and Isles, they cancelled that. Now we’re going to get another reality show
Sheila says
I could watch Major Crimes Forever and a Day! I love these guys. What is wrong with TNT? I hope it comes back to bite them in the @&$.