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The Closer

2005 – 2012Show7 seasons109 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic688.0Rotten Tomatoes83%81%

An intriguing, cathartic crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 109 episodes · best: S2E5 "To Protect & to Serve" 9.1

Episodes

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Procedural Crime Drama
  • Psychological Interrogation
  • Sharp Dialogue-Driven
  • Character Study
  • Gritty Realism
  • Mystery Puzzle
  • Female Lead Authority
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Ensemble Dynamics

Cast

24 of 687 · most episodes first

Crew

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

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 13, 2005 · August 13, 2012 · Ended

First aired
June 13, 2005
Last aired
August 13, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 109 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Foreshadowing, Outranking Your Job, Undying Loyalty +9

  • Foreshadowing
  • Outranking Your Job
  • Undying Loyalty
  • Those Two Guys
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Embarrassing Cover-Up
  • Somebody Else's Problem
  • Mood Whiplash
  • What a Drag
  • British Brevity
  • Reaction Shot
  • Did You Just Have Sex?

12 of 167 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Closer?"

Questions about The Closer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Closer?

Netflix

In the United States, The Closer streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Closer worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 68).

Is The Closer okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Closer?

84 h

About 84 hours: 109 episodes in 7 seasons of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2012.

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 tropes for it, including Foreshadowing, Outranking Your Job, and Undying Loyalty.