Compared to The Closer, Major Crimes is not as good without Brenda. I simply love The Closer with Brenda Leigh Johnson and her southern accent. Kyra was a natural in this role. I like watching her lead her team so boldly even while battling the constant leadership scrutiny. Brenda stayed in the hot seat for something but always did her job. BUT I just could not warm up to Sharon in Major Crimes. She seem so cold, stiff and fake. Her overly measured voice tone would make me cringe. I would watch for the surrounding cast members, Brenda's squad as I called it. Sharon & Rusty both never fit the cast to me. Major Crimes was never good as The Closer.