The Closer (2005– )

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson 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.

Creator:

James Duff

Stars:

Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 60 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Kyra Sedgwick	...	Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (109 episodes, 2005-2012)
J.K. Simmons	...	Assistant Chief Will Pope (109 episodes, 2005-2012)
Corey Reynolds	...	Sgt. David Gabriel (109 episodes, 2005-2012)
Robert Gossett	...	Commander Taylor (109 episodes, 2005-2012)
G.W. Bailey	...	Lt. Louie Provenza (109 episodes, 2005-2012)
Michael Paul Chan	...	Lt. Mike Tao (109 episodes, 2005-2012)
Jon Tenney	...	Agent Fritz Howard (109 episodes, 2005-2012)
Tony Denison	...	Lt. Andy Flynn (108 episodes, 2005-2012)
Phillip P. Keene	...	Buzz Watson (108 episodes, 2005-2012)
Raymond Cruz	...	Detective Julio Sanchez (105 episodes, 2005-2012)
Gina Ravera	...	Detective Irene Daniels (46 episodes, 2005-2009)

Storyline

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, formerly Atlanta police officer and CIA-trained interrogator, is given the opportunity to run her own division of elite officers of the Los Angeles Police Department. Her unusual procedure for obtaining confessions, blatant disregard for politics, and country accent make her a marked woman. However, with all the bluster and bravado, she still maintains her title, The Closer.

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Plot Keywords:

los angeles police department | homicide | african american detective | crime investigation | interrogation room | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

TNT

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 June 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

A főnök

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shephard/Robin Company, The, Walking Entropy, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (season 1) Dolby Digital (seasons 2-7)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The cat that played 'Kitty' was diagnosed with a serious kidney condition. Rather than replace the cat, it was decided to write the illness into the story." The real cat died shortly after his final episode was filmed.

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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.

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Connections

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

User Reviews

The Closer

The Closer is one of the best new shows on television today. Kyra Sedgwick does an outstanding job. She shows that women can handle themselves in the law enforcement industry. She has a tough time fitting in with the male members of her team because she is so much brighter and more insightful then they are. I also feel they are rather intimidated by her actions. She is able to get more information from the law breakers then the men can. I believe she makes the show what it is. She is an amazing actress. I am also a fan of all the Law and Order shows. I feel this one is up to the same standards as those as are the CSI shows. I think this show should continue and will rank close with the other law and order shows. Give this show a chance and it will surprise you. I am glad the network took the chance with this new show because it shows that they looked beyond the negativity that some viewers might have with shows like this one.