Pilot

Episode aired Jun 13, 2005
Not Rated
53m

IMDb RATING

8.3/10

763

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Kyra Sedgwick and Corey Reynolds in The Closer (2005)

Crime Drama Mystery

Brenda Johnson arrives in L.A. where she faces resentment from her peers and squad during her first investigation - a woman beaten to death, whose suspected murderer has disappeared along wi... Read allBrenda Johnson arrives in L.A. where she faces resentment from her peers and squad during her first investigation - a woman beaten to death, whose suspected murderer has disappeared along with all evidence of his existence.Brenda Johnson arrives in L.A. where she faces resentment from her peers and squad during her first investigation - a woman beaten to death, whose suspected murderer has disappeared along with all evidence of his existence.

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IMDb RATING

8.3/10

763

YOUR RATING

6User reviews

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Trivia
When Provenza and Taylor are arguing in the hall by Ballistics about whose slug gets analyzed first, an uncredited Phillip P. Keene can be seen lurking in the background, hand on his hip to reveal a badge on his belt. He's seen in the background again later, but has no lines. Among the changes between this pilot and the regular series is that he would be added to the cast and play Buzz Watson.

Quotes
Brenda Leigh Johnson: If I liked being called a bitch to my face, I'd still be married.

Connections
References The Stepford Wives (1975)

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Featured review

9/10

She begins by putting them in their places.

Dpt Chief Brenda starts her job putting career LA cops in their places at a crime scene. Her initial relationships with one of the LT is highlighted alone with Sgt Gabriel. If the old boys club thought they didn't like her, she gives them reasons to really dislike her. Taylor resentment to backstab and doubletalk is shown. She isn't nice but she is a Closer and walks into LAPD outranking veterans with decades on the job. I was hooked on the shown from this episode and it improved from here. Will's true colors are shown too.