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Season 1 – The Closer

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Brenda Johnson, an Atlanta police detective, moves to Los Angeles and heads up a squad that handles sensitive, high-profile homicides. Although she clashes with some colleagues, her skills as a CIA-trained interrogator prove invaluable in obtaining confessions.
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The Closer — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Female detectives are back in style on The Closer, with Kyra Sedgwick as the witty, -- yet often disagreeable -- lead providing surprisingly good entertainment.

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Gillian Flynn Entertainment Weekly Mar 6, 2019
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[The Closer] brings a slightly new angle to the glut of police dramas: Rather than relying on CSI-style gadgetry, Closer's kick comes in the knotty conversations Johnson has with her suspects. Go to Full Review Alessandra Stanley New York Times Mar 6, 2019
Female detectives are in fashion again on television. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle Mar 6, 2019
Tough female cops on television are no longer a novelty Go to Full Review Lesley M. Smith PopMatters Mar 6, 2019
Primetime crime TV has long lacked compelling female bosses who are also the leads on their shows. Go to Full Review Mike Kelly Toledo Blade Mar 6, 2019
With Sedgwick in the lead, the show stands a good chance of becoming something more than the latest CSI clone. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Walt S @RT36330541 Feb 20, 2026 An okay show for us. We stayed focus throughout but not thrilled with The Closer script. See more Lori F @LFalgoo Feb 7, 2026 Sedgwick and the cast are riveting and entertaining - the stuff crime dramas should be made of. See more S T @SMgolf Jan 19, 2026 Excellent clean investing drama show. I wish Netflix, instead of producing garbage like Bridgerton, will invest in shows like this. See more Katherine G. @KayGee Jan 15, 2026 Kyra Sedgwick sparkles, so sharp, talented and gorgeous, that it’s fun watching the show on Netflix again 15 years later. Entertaining without being disturbing, as murder storylines go. Perfect show to watch before bedtime, because it always wraps up neatly with a confession. See more Diane M @RT16029453 Dec 31, 2025 One of my all time favorite shows. Great stories and characters. See more Sep 11, 2019 I have rewatched this show so many times, it's one of my favorites! See more Read all reviews
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Kyra Sedgwick

Brenda Leigh Johnson

J.K. Simmons

Will Pope

Corey Reynolds

David Gabriel

Robert Gossett

Russell Taylor

G.W. Bailey

Louie Provenza

Jon Tenney

Fritz Howard

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 13, 2005 Pilot A female police officer moves to Los Angeles to head up a division to investigate high-profile crimes. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 20, 2005 About Face Brenda investigates the puzzling murder of a movie star's wife. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 27, 2005 The Big Picture The assistant police chief challenges Brenda as she tries to investigate the murder of a Russian prostitute. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 4, 2005 Show Yourself Brenda investigates sniper-style murders. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 11, 2005 Flashpoint Brenda probes the murder of a psychiatrist who was involved in a controversial clinical trial for a new drug. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 18, 2005 Fantasy Date As Brenda investigates the murder of a congresswoman's daughter, she becomes a target herself. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 25, 2005 You Are Here The death of a prominent judge interrupts Brenda's date with FBI agent Fritz Howard. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 1, 2005 Batter Up Brenda finds her authority undermined in a hate-crime investigation; Fritz and Brenda's relationship undergoes pressure. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 8, 2005 Good Housekeeping The Priority Homicide Division's search for a murderer and rapist takes a twist. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 15, 2005 The Butler Did It The butler is the prime suspect in the killing of a stripper, the young widow of a wealthy octogenarian. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 22, 2005 LA Woman The LAPD and the FBI dispute jurisdiction in the assassination of an Iranian businessman and his driver. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 29, 2005 Fatal Retraction A killer on death row with a penchant for burning women alive must be released from prison because of a botched murder investigation. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 5, 2005 Standards & Practices A conflict between Capt. Taylor and Brenda leads to charges of misconduct against her; a family member may have murdered a Hollywood producer. Details

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The Closer — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Michael M. Robin, Gloria Muzio, Elodie Keene, Arvin Brown, Greg Yaitanes, Craig Zisk, Rick Wallace, Tawnia McKiernan
Screenwriter
James Duff, Wendy West, Rick Kellard, Hunt Baldwin, Nancy Miller, Roger Wolfson, James Duff, John Coveny, Wendy West, Roger Wolfson
Network
TNT
Rating
TV-14 (L|D|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 13, 2005
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