"The Closer" (2005) TV series 2005-????

Creator:

James Duff

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

13 June 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Tagline:

They'll bring you in. She'll make you talk.

Plot:

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson (Sedgwick) runs the Priority Homicide Division of the LAPD with an unorthodox style. Her innate ability to read people and obtain confessions helps her and her team solve the city's toughest, most sensitive cases.

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 34 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 23	9:00 PM	TNT
Mon. Nov. 23	11:00 PM	TNT

Cast

Kyra Sedgwick	...	Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (70 episodes, 2005-2009)
J.K. Simmons	...	Assistant Chief Will Pope (70 episodes, 2005-2009)
Corey Reynolds	...	Sgt. David Gabriel (70 episodes, 2005-2009)
Robert Gossett	...	Commander Taylor (70 episodes, 2005-2009)
G.W. Bailey	...	Detective Lt. Provenza (70 episodes, 2005-2009)
Jon Tenney	...	Agent Fritz Howard / ... (70 episodes, 2005-2009)
Anthony John Denison	...	Lieutenant Andy Flynn / ... (69 episodes, 2005-2009)
Phillip P. Keene	...	Buzz Watson / ... (69 episodes, 2005-2009)
Michael Paul Chan	...	Lieutenant Mike Tao / ... (67 episodes, 2005-2009)
Raymond Cruz	...	Detective Julio Sanchez / ... (66 episodes, 2005-2009)
Gina Ravera	...	Detective Irene Daniels (46 episodes, 2005-2009)

Also Known As:

A fõnök (Hungary) [hu]
L.A.: Enquêtes prioritaires (France) [fr]
Ratkaisija (Finland) [fi]
Se apostasi anapnois (Greece) [el]
The Closer (Italy) [it]
The Closer (France) [fr]
The Closer (Brazil) [pt]
The Closer (Germany) [de]
Vérprofik (Hungary) (working title) [hu]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Hungary:16 | South Korea:15 | Netherlands:12

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company:

Shephard/Robin Company, The

Trivia:

Former Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti is a Consulting Producer on The Closer, and Los Angeles Police Department detective Mike Berchem is the show's Technical Advisor.

Quotes:

Brenda Leigh Johnson: Are you trying to encourage me or make me nervous?
Asst. Police Chief Will Pope: I'm just trying to figure out why you're so damn confident you can get this woman to help you.
Brenda Leigh Johnson: Well, because, Will, I know a little something about admiring the boss and finding out he's not the guy you thought he was.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Gossip Girl: Summer Kind of Wonderful (#2.1)" (2008)

Characters and relationship dynamics are the focus ....

The crime aspect of this show is pretty good, but not extraordinary. This should NOT be the reason to watch the show. If you're looking for that, look somewhere else.

Watch the show for the charming character portrayed by Kyra Sedgewick, who looks like she's in over her head and a mess, but never really is. You won't like her much at first, then she'll start to grow on you and you can't wait for the next episodes. Watch it for the old Lt. Provenza, who you probably wouldn't mind punching in the face ... then episodes later, he's one of your favorite characters on the show. The characters is what makes this show good, and the crimes only further bring out their own .. uh .. character. The script dialog is also very witty. And the acting is very, very good.

If that's what you're looking for, then great. If you're looking for CSI, watch CSI. :)