: Buzz Watson, with help from Rusty, brings his long-term investigation into the murder of his father and uncle to a resolution. Institutional & Leadership Shifts
This report covers the key events, character arcs, and institutional changes within . Critical Plot Developments
: Sanchez acts as a foster father to Mark, a young boy whose mother was murdered, leading to a heartbreaking goodbye when Mark’s relatives take him in. Major Crimes - Season 5
: The unit eventually identifies Martin Borjas as the mastermind behind the hits ordered on Dwight Darnell and Chief Taylor.
Season 5 is marked by high-stakes investigations and a major shift in the LAPD hierarchy: : Buzz Watson, with help from Rusty, brings
: Following her leadership during a series of bomb threats, Commander Sharon Raydor is promoted to Commander at the end of the season in "Shockwave, Part 2".
: In the multi-part episode "White Lies," a mass shooting at the Los Angeles County Courthouse results in the death of Assistant Chief Russell Taylor . : The unit eventually identifies Martin Borjas as
: The relationship between Sharon and Andy Flynn reaches a milestone when Andy proposes to her in a romantic dinner at home.