Based on her own experiences, she tells Rusty to see Stroh as a person, not a monster, so as to deny Stroh an advantage over him. Let them both go! Graham Patrick Martin's Rusty was one of the most important characters bridging The Closer's finale to the Major Crimes premiere. He adds very little other than a reason to see Raydor's home life, and other than Rusty, there's nothing there. "Rusty is in a lot of jeopardy," confirms executive producer James Duff, who is aware of the Rusty backlash. He wants to be able to defend himself if Stroh ever comes after him. He has free roam because he's the captain's son, uses the police department's computers to do an illegal background search, runs and talks to the judge, and on and on. Major Crimes provided a bus ticket, but she only got as far as Bakersfield before getting off the bus and leaving with an unknown man. I know this is an old post, but I have just started watching major crimes after finishing the closer and I just want to say, Rusty is the absolute worst character, borderline ruining the show for me. The rest of the old cast that made it through to Major Crimes is just great, and the few additions are fine as well. During his investigations for his blog, Identity, Rusty meets a man named TJ Shaw who starts out as a source but becomes a good friend. He starred in the films Jack Ketchum's The Girl Next Door (2007) and Rising Stars (2010). It seemed like he was way too involved, especially after his mom asked him not to be. Jack Ori at December 5, 2017 10:00 am. We're gonna be a great family.Mark: So can I call you Dad now?Julio: Well technically I'm not your dad.Mark: But I'm your son, right?Julio: Technically, you're my ward.Mark: Why am I your ward? I hope that Provenza is right that Julio is up to his neck in trouble because that would mean seeing his story for more than 10 minutes at a time. The church was there for Why am I your ward? Graham Patrick Martin (Rusty Beck) After Major Crimes, Martin played Orr in all six episodes of the Hulu limited series Catch-22. As she treats his wounds, her police training leads her to photograph him. Their victim, Joe Fox, was found in the bathtub, bleached and tortured. Follow her on Twitter and email her here at TV Fanatic. Major Crimes has taken the already rich and developed characters of The Closer and endowed them with more back story and more emotional depth. As creator James Duff explains, the arc of the show was such that its. Major Crimes Season 4 Episode 8 was no exception. I'm still not a huge fan of Mary MCDonnell but she's alright. So you can keep your faith in humanity.Provenza: I doubt that. In the last season, a few episodes before the end of the show, the makers decided to kill off one of the main characters (Sharon Ryder) of the show. According to Raydor, Rusty's work is professional-grade and she is clearly proud of his efforts. During the meeting with Chief Mason, Provenza and Camila Paige, Rusty and Gus sit together with obvious tension. Before he departs, Julio tells Rusty to continue seeing Dr. Joe as Rusty will need it. Then he finally went and returned with little Mark, who was far less ecstatic when he found out he couldn't call Julio "Dad.". Judge Grove and his wife pull some strings to get Rusty transferred to UCLA. It was a big deal for Rusty to express his love for Gus because Rusty has been abused and neglected so much as a child and a teenager. Alive Rusty's identification with Lina and Dr. Joe's help in connecting the dots that tie them together helps him move forward.So, now that Rusty has officially come out, what's next for him, besides trying to figure out who the Village People are?Duff:[Laughs] Well, there was some fairly heavy cruising going on in the break room between [Rusty] and one of the suspects! In By Any Means, Part 1, the grief-stricken Rusty continues to deal with the loss. Following Alice's burial, Gus starts to express an interest in Rusty romantically. Major Crimes, Samantha D'Amico August 15, 2017 He's come along way since fans first met Rusty Beck back in the series finale of The Closer. You're going to see him continue to struggle to find a path into friendship and dating and all the ordinary stuff that we all take for granted. I don't want to chase a show for 6 weeks. During the investigation, while bringing Rusty food, Gus recognizes Stroh as a customer who asked about Rusty on the night Raydor died. The new Julio Sanchez kicked the crap out of the guy who hurt his partner, and nobody batted an eyelid. Actually I think the writers of this show hated kids. Too bad. As. The Major Crimes Division Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. While initially fearful of Gus due to the little he is able to find out about the man, Rusty quickly befriends him and aids him in securing Alice's burial and finding his other sister Paloma. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lewis decides to represent himself in court. It is suggested that TJ is interested in Rusty and that Rusty may be interested in TJ as well. [2][3] Martin also portrayed Bill Engvall's older son in the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show (200709). This article about an American television actor born in the 1990s is a stub. A week after Mariana's burial, Rusty visits her grave and reflects on her life. Distraught, Rusty calls Gus who arrives at the hospital moments before Rusty and Andy are told that Sharon Raydor has died. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. This Rusty character totally ruins the show. He later meets his biological father, Daniel Dunn, whom he had never known and had not known about him. Here's hoping it will last as long. I wanted the mystery to tie into it in way you didn't expect. Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell). Rusty departs before Andy proposes, but quietly wishes him good luck. I think Provenza's turning [Rusty's coming out] and using it as a way to make Sykes be honest was a great way to demonstrate what we were trying to do. Graham Patrick Martin On his final Identity, Rusty states that helping Buzz has caused him to realize he is an advocate, not a journalist which causes Rusty to switch from journalism to law school. It is not very often where you have one crime TV series cancelled only to be replaced with many of the original cast members but excluding the major star (Kyra Sedgwick) of the original crime series and to have such an enduring presence for years to come. Tao notices that the victim's head is only partially cut off . That was the very thing he was trying to avoid, but he didn't have a problem stirring the pot. On the face of it, TNT's Major Crimes looks like just another police procedurala crack team of investigators tackling crimes beyond the scope of the normal police.But series creator James Duff has infused the show with more heart (and characterization) than you see on CSI or Law & Orderincluding the addition of troubled gay teen Rusty Beck, played by Graham Patrick Martin. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Woman: The thing about Mary was that she was tough. Raydor makes it clear that Rios should count on her remaining Rusty's guardian. TNT's Major Crimes, with another doubleheader starting tonight at 9/8c, explores the aftermath of last week's sudden death before revisiting a familiar threat and then, in time for the series. When Judge Grove gets Rusty transferred to UCLA, he quotes something Rusty said to Sharon, causing Rusty to believe Sharon put Judge Grove up to getting him transferred. Rusty comes across as unpleasant, rude, annoying, and petulant, and the writers have given him way too much screen time. Read at your own risk. Will we see more of him regularly or are you going to just check in on that relationship?Duff:You're going to see how it goes over time. While Raydor wants to give Rusty another protective detail, he declines as he wants to live his life without allowing Stroh to disrupt it. THE CLOSER, let's be frank and give it credit, was a phenom. She also has a big, bendy Southern accent that is not . Sound offeven if only to make me feel sane. Rusty shows a belief that Stroh is only pretending to target him as a misdirection. All the rest of the ensemble are great. I've got to admit I will miss Kyra Sedgwick, but for the past couple of years Mary McDonnell has been honing and refining her character of Captain Sharon Raydor so that we are familiar with her. Somehow, I know some of you are still going to tell me you're not on board. Rusty's intention is to get a concealed carry permit which will ultimately require approval from the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department or from the Sheriff of Los Angeles County and he needs her help to get it. Ricky: Okay. Julio, if you remind me about your court appearance one more time, I'm going to arrest you That sign's been up for a couple months. I came here to check to see if maybe they've finally killed him off. I could understand him being upset, but it just didn't feel right that he would murder her over this. The victims in that case were Jay Watson and Steven Watson, Buzz' father and uncle. I wonder if there will be a third incarnation of the franchise. Was I the only one who was surprised by the murderer's identity, or did you also think they just chose someone randomly and tacked the confession scene onto the story? Slider is found guilty of all charges which include attempted murder, murder in the first degree with special circumstances, witness tampering and witness intimidation. "[5], When asked what inspired him to act, Martin shared that his older sister was the first in his family to become interested in acting. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. A season of only 10 episodes proves a rousing follow-up for The Closer. I'm not too taken with the material witness kid yet but maybe he'll get a little less annoying. Also the new character "camilla" was so annoying, & unbelievable that she would work at major crimes.. her character is in charge of missing teenagers, & she became a major character in major crimes, this didn't seem to make any sense, & she had the most air time & lines once she became a main character. Raydor comes home from work to find that Rusty used the money she gave him to get back to her home, and that he had a split lip and a black eye. But, if I had to endure one more scene with that character, Rusty Beck, I'd seriously consider picking up the mantle from Philip Stroh. In The Last Word, Rusty came to the attention of the LAPD's Major Crimes Division after witnessing Phillip Stroh disposing of a victim's body in Griffith Park. He's also a bit of a womanizer, which gets him into trouble from time to time. It's about Mom. Despite his own grief, Rusty does his best to comfort Andy Flynn, helping Andy into a chair as the doctor shares the news with everyone. With Tammy Bechtal not answering her phone, Rusty convinces Provenza to check the situation out. Rusty's fate death, or perhaps a transfer to the witness-protection program will go unresolved until the series returns this winter, at which time Sharon will consider divorcing her absentee husband. This is a big episode. The illegitimate child of teenaged parents, Rusty lived with his mother, Sharon Beck, in Los Angeles, and until recently, never knew his biological father. Honoring Raydor's wishes not to bring up the idea to Andy, the siblings instead contact his ex-wife Sandra, who files for the annulment instead, enabling Raydor and Andy to marry within the church. TV Talk - Major Crimes (The Closer Spinoff) -- Series Discussion Thread -- (TNT) - Originally Posted by Tom Creo Major Crime is decent but The Closer was magic. Often, the serial killer overlay is disruptive to these types of police procedurals. He chose to make the case a major crime strictly because his son attended the high school of the victim. In one of his earliest interactions with Sharon Raydor, Rusty told her that she is not his mother and can't order him around. Graham Patrick Martin. To protect Rusty, Provenza takes Rusty's gun and the credit for killing Stroh himself. Major Crimesairs Mondays at 9/8c on TNT. Rusty is also left worried by the implications of Gus wanting to discuss their future face to face, fearing a break up. After being told about Mary Wellington, Stroh's first victim, Rusty is intrigued due to the fact that the name Wellington seems familiar to him for another reason. Rusty had been taken to meet her by Andy Flynn, because Raydor was occupied, and disappeared from the bus station when they realized his mother was not on the bus. I was a bit confused about that too. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. He also has a strong relationship with Louie Provenza, whom Rusty actually consulted before coming out to the rest of the team. 0 of 0 users found this helpful 0 0. Rusty's successful efforts enable Buzz to positively identify and arrest Bill Jones for his father and uncle's murders. When Rusty watches Andy claim to his daughter, Nicole, that he and Raydor are not romantic, Rusty explains that the couple are in fact in a relationship but have not yet admitted the fact. Rusty was initially placed in a foster home, but after running away repeatedly LAPD officers returned him to Major Crimes. The finale also features an Andrew Cunanan-like killer, a sicko named Brandon North, "who comes to Los Angeles to audition for a male-model reality show called Poster Boy," says Duff. Julio spent most of "Bad Blood" annoying Provenza by constantly reminding him of his meeting. However, he couldn't leave any other messages afterwards as her voicemail box was full. In By Any Means, Part 4, Rusty continues to look into Stroh's actions and to think like him in an attempt to bring Stroh down for good. Buzz later tells Rusty and Gus that the two men have taken deals for life in prison. He gets into a fight after being harassed and is threatened with expulsion but Raydor ensures this does not happen. I couldn't possibly explain what happened any better than Provenza did in this conversation with Sharon: Here again we have the incredible character growth bestowed upon our former secondary characters from The Closer. I felt. Rusty is then reassured that he has a family in the team even if they are not biologically related to him and not all of them are extremely fond of him. Rusty Beck Major Crimes on the other hand have stooped to the level of completely unbelievable story lines and scenarios due to what would seem just pure laziness from the writing team. Without Rusty the series would undoubtedly be far better. He was born on 14 November 1991, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA. The ensemble is terrific except for Rusty and Sharon. Final appearance Rusty, Flynn, and Provenza continually begged her to stop and rest. After reconciling, Rusty and Ricky are shown to be much closer with Ricky calling Rusty "little brother" at the Christmas party in . Continuing a popular television series such as The Closer with a powerful headliner like Kyra Sedgwick is a tricky risk. Provenza discovers that Stroh had a hidden gun that he was presumably going for, making Rusty's actions not a murder. Lewis' conversation with Rusty is admissible as evidence against him and Rusty alerts DDA Hobbs and the Major Crimes Division. When Raydor and Flynn decide to date openly, Andy worries that Rusty won't accept him. While Rusty initially goes to Santa Monica City College. In the final installment, Buzz reports that the killers, Gene Hecht and Bill Jones have both taken deals that put them in prison for the rest of their life. Given Gustavo's knowledge of Alice, its possible he's the break Rusty's looking for, but he's determined to find out more about the man before he sets up a meeting with him to be safe. [Rusty's] worry is dramatized by this girl who held on to her secret too long. Graham Patrick Martin was born on 14 November 1991 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA. In Heart Failure, Rusty begins working as an intern for the DA's office as part of his law school aspirations. Sharon was such a horrible replacement for Brenda, but keeping wimpy Rusty around for seasons beyond when that soap-opera story line should have ended makes her unbearable. Before I continue on with the case, let's talk about Sharon and Rusty. Slider's attorney, Bobby Munroe, subpoenas Rusty to testify on Slider's behalf about his childhood, inability to read and disconnected view of reality in hopes of making the jury see Slider as a person and spare him from the death penalty. Traditionally, quite a lot of humor. He also allowed Rusty to continue his work and advised Raydor to let him work without her looking over his shoulder all the time. It's great that so many of the cast from The Closer moved over to the new show (Corey Reynolds' character didn't but Gabriel was my least favorite character so that's okay with me; besides given the attitude of a couple of the team members towards him, it would have made no sense to keep Gabriel in the Major Crimes department). There is no information about his father and mother. On his final entry in The Other Side of the Coin, Rusty states that Slider will likely exhaust his appeals and then be executed for Mariana's murder. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Major Crimes: Season 4 at Amazon.com. Similarly, members of Major Crimes and Gus say "your mom" when referring to Sharon Raydor and specify "your biological mother" when they mean Sharon Beck. After Rusty interviews Alice's killer, Greg "Slider" Rasenick, in Sorry I Missed You, he nearly ends up part of her trial due to Slider claiming that Raydor sent Rusty to circumvent the justice system, but Judge Grove decided that Rusty was simply acting as a journalist and dismissed the subpoena. When first seeing her, Rusty asks Raydor what she's like and, after a short pause, Raydor states that she and Provenza will be with him at the interview, leading Rusty to ask if she's "that bad?" She takes an interest in street kid Rusty Beck who witnessed a crime committed by serial killer Phillip Stroh. My wife and I have watched every episode of the Closer at least 6 times now in succession and still love the way the writers and actors deliver an engaging story while having some genuine comic relief in serious and believable plot lines. As on-screen threats against the teen murder witness intensify, could Rusty's days come to an end on the TNT drama's August 19 summer finale? Get rid of him!!!!!! Bailey Tony Denison It's about Mom. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In , Rusty displays a propensity to sabotage his relationships inadvertently. Thanks to Rusty's discovery the detectives are able to determine that Stroh's current victims were all people that were being paid off by Gwendolyn until her stepson took over her accounts and stopped all of her payments, including to Stroh. I'm thrilled that he is getting a story. Rusty agrees and the two began the process of the adoption. This results in Rusty first having to give up things like driving after the first threatening letter, in his terms, being "grounded", to having an around-the-clock protection detail and participating in an Special Investigation Section operation to catch Weller when the threat is confirmed. Maybe Ricky was right, and his mom was putting on the brakes for no reason. After all of the testimonies in the trial, the jury returns with the verdict after only a day of deliberation.