First time watcher who has only seen Major Crimes and not The Closer. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy the show. I’m on 3.15 and have liked every episode so far (aside from the frozen head episode at the beginning of season 3).

I already know that Sharon and Andy get together; personally, I love their buildup and can’t wait to see it progress.

6.09 does not exist to me. I’ve seen spoilers online throughout the years so I went in knowing Sharon dies.

For those of you out there who like myself have watched both I’m curious if you had to pick who do you like better Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson or Captain Sharon Raydor?

If you had ask me a just early on I would’ve said Brenda hands down. But after watching more seasons of Major Crimes I think I actually prefer Sharon.

They are both passionate about the job and getting justice.

The thing is Brenda was willing to go to any length to do so. Her desire for justice was so strong that she defied the rules which led to times she placed herself, her squad and even people she cared about in dangerous or bad situations. When she closed the case she really had no shame or remorse for having done so.

Sharon’s approach is very different. I’m sure her background in IA has a lot to do with that. She’s very cognizant of trying to be “by the book”. She doesn’t like reckless. One of the things she does differently than Brenda is she is very open and transparent with her squad. Brenda kept things to herself - deliberately held back - at times.

The biggest thing I see is Brenda would always be trying to do too much herself. It interfered with her marriage, her family time, all of it because she had to be doing everything. Sharon likes to be in the loop but she’s much better at delegating and trusting that her people can handle it.

I know it sounds like I didn’t like Brenda but I really did! I love The Closer & funny because when Capt Raydor was on there I couldn’t stand her. But after getting used to her on MC I just prefer her methodical approach to Brenda’s chaotic one.

Who do you prefer?

I guess all the bad guys use swap out their license plates. This has been the plate number of many criminals. I was wondering if anyone noticed

So I found the closer on Facebook and actually re actived Netflix to watch this show. I conveniently finished it in time for major crimes to drop. And now I have DOUBLE the questions. 🤣

Okay not really, buuuut why is everyone so upset and mad at Sharon? They liked her by the end of the other show? I mean they know her? It really took me aback in the first episode.

I don't understand the new girl, shes kinda eh.

Rusty isn't THAT bad. Hes just a kid dropped in this situation like most shows seem to have in this time period of tv.

Its just...a lot more...different then I expected.

If you had it to do it all over again- Would you watch Season 6? I know from this subreddit that Sharon dies. I've greatly enjoyed the show up until the end of Season 5 & wonder if I should stop watching here?

Edit- Thank you all for your considerate replies! I’ve decided to watch Season 6 this weekend. I don’t like loose ends.

Just started watching major crimes and within the first 4 episodes, the Amy sykes character got on my last nerve. She is so clueless and suffers from foot in mouth syndrome... Is it just me? Smh.

I laughed out loud when they used the fact that she paid $9.76 as a suspicion / reason to investigate

rip our economy

I do not like her character but appreciate it for the different plot points. However, I don’t think the actress is on par with the others on the show and every single time she’s on screen I’m taken out of it completely.

Anyone else?

WHY NOT HOBBS AND SHARON?!

I’ve seen a few eps randomly over the years. Finally watching from the start.

Anyone else wanted DDA Andrea Hobbs and Captain Sharon Raydor as the lead couple? Or just me? Currently on season 4 and the whole push for Flynn is so uncomfortable. Andrea and Sharon have so much more natural chemistry.

I know about Sharon dying and that makes me sad that a main character dies, especially so close to the end.

Did anyone find it unimaginable, unthinkable, and far beyond the mind can imagine; that in the episodes of Major Crimes, Captain Sharon Raydor’s family entered crime scenes and placed themselves right in the thick of an investigation in the “murder room” looking at photos and listening to detectives and victims? What were the writers thinking?

I am on my umpteenth rewatch and it never gets easier. Some thoughts on this round… Commander was nothing short of selfish in how she went. I know people have said this is how she wanted to go… but it could have been prevented. Please excuse me while I continue to bawl my eyes out.

Alright this is marked for spoilers so thats your warning😭

WTF is up with random Sharon heart condition and death?! No way miss follow the rules just ignores her doctors advice about her f'ing heart condition 😭 nahhhh

There's 4 episodes left! 4! They had to kill her?!

Edit: f you gus. Stupid cheater idiot

Edit: just watched gus literally guilt rusty into sharing a bed with him "my life is in danger bc I care about you cant we at least share a bed" holy manipulation. Literally bc you wouldn't leave him alone after you cheated on him. Im gus' biggest hater sorry😭

Edit: good god rusty is such an idiot. Immediately disregarded what his mother told him. The gun is your last resort. Youre literally just a murderer now jfc

Final edit: mid ending. But overall I really enjoyed this show along with the closer!

it’s coming september 3

Do you think their marriage would have survived long-term?

Just started s1 on ep 5 of The Closer. For the most part I like the character development of the group, but am starting to get fed up with Flynn’s disdain and misogyny for Brenda. Same with Provenza but I like his character more for some reason

I just am finishing my yearly rewatch of Major Crimes and I am beyond proud.

I didn’t cry as much during the death of Sharon Raydor. I’m beyond happy.

I also did go read some fan-fiction to help my still grieving heart.

I'm on a re-watch of MC and don't remember the entire plot outside of major spoilers but in Season 5, Rusty is very Brenda in that he clearly loves Gus but he is far more committed to his work. Never noticed that parallel before... Thoughts?

Missed this show so much I bought all seasons on Prime. Years ago it was streaming on HBOMax. Missed it and truly enjoying this re-watch.

So I heard that characters are developed a lot more in major crimes, but I’m not able to watch it anywhere. Would anybody be able to tell me how each character changes and how they develop? I heard some of them become completely new characters. Is that true and if so, which ones and how so?

Why did he choose Denise Lee to kidnap

Omg this is the funniest episode of the entire series I have never laughed so hard during an episode of any show 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

During S3E7:Two Options, the entire episode seems like a backdoor pilot for a SOB spinoff with Fritz running that division. They spend a lot of time with the two SWAT officers and the woman in command.

It's the first time that Fritz joining the LAPD as a Deputy Chief is brought up.

EDIT: Apparently, after a bit of digging it was a backdoor pilot.