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The Closer

2005·Show
109Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic688.0Rotten Tomatoes83%81%
Episodes
IMDb7.8Metacritic688.0Rotten Tomatoes83%81%
Episodes

The Closer fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

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

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.
Procedural Crime DramaPsychological InterrogationSharp Dialogue-DrivenCharacter StudyGritty RealismMystery PuzzleFemale Lead AuthorityEmotional CatharsisEnsemble Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Michael M. Robin, Rick Wallace, Arvin Brown
Written by:
James Duff, Steven Kane, Mike Berchem
Produced by:
Kyra Sedgwick, Andrew J. Sacks, Michael Weiss

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Closer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Closer legally?

NetflixPeacockPeacock Premium+

The Closer is included with a subscription to Netflix, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Closer worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Closer rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does The Closer have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 109 episodes of about 46 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Closer?

Critics76
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Closer much the same way.

When did The Closer air?

It ran from 2005 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is The Closer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Closer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Closer in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Closer use?

ForeshadowingOutranking Your JobUndying LoyaltyThose Two GuysTranquil FuryEmbarrassing Cover-UpSomebody Else's ProblemMood WhiplashWhat a DragBritish BrevityReaction ShotDid You Just Have Sex?and 155 more

TV Tropes lists 167 storytelling tropes for The Closer, including Foreshadowing, Outranking Your Job, Undying Loyalty.