Major Crimes Starts Production

Picking up where The Closer leaves off, Major Crimes will center on what it takes to secure an airtight conviction. The show will explore how the police and prosecutors work together to build a solid case that will result in a suspect confessing, signing a plea agreement, or being found guilty in a court of law.

TNT has ordered 10 episodes for the first season of Major Crimes, which is being produced by The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros. Television. The Closer‘s James Duff, Greer Shephard andMichael M. Robin serve as executive producers on the new series.

Prior to the launch of Major Crimes, The Closer will wrap up its seven-season run with six final episodes. Since premiering in June 2005, The Closer has consistently placed among the most-watched shows on cable. It is the only series in basic cable history to rank #1 for five consecutive years.