"The Closer" (2005) TV series 2005-????

Creator:

James Duff

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

13 June 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Tagline:

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

Plot:

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson (Sedgwick) 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.

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 38 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Jan. 2	11:00 AM	TNT	Controlled Burn	#4.1
Mon. Jan. 4	11:00 PM	TNT	Speed Bump	#4.2

Cast

Kyra Sedgwick	...	Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (73 episodes, 2005-2009)
J.K. Simmons	...	Assistant Chief Will Pope (73 episodes, 2005-2009)
Corey Reynolds	...	Sgt. David Gabriel (73 episodes, 2005-2009)
Robert Gossett	...	Commander Taylor (73 episodes, 2005-2009)
G.W. Bailey	...	Detective Lt. Provenza (73 episodes, 2005-2009)
Jon Tenney	...	Agent Fritz Howard / ... (73 episodes, 2005-2009)
Anthony John Denison	...	Lieutenant Andy Flynn / ... (72 episodes, 2005-2009)
Phillip P. Keene	...	Buzz Watson / ... (72 episodes, 2005-2009)
Michael Paul Chan	...	Lieutenant Mike Tao / ... (70 episodes, 2005-2009)
Raymond Cruz	...	Detective Julio Sanchez / ... (69 episodes, 2005-2009)
Gina Ravera	...	Detective Irene Daniels (46 episodes, 2005-2009)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Hungary:16 | South Korea:15 | Netherlands:12

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company:

Shephard/Robin Company, The

Trivia:

The first airing of the pilot and the second and third season premieres were aired commercial-free.

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.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.2)" (2008)

the Closer is the BEST TV Series to hit late night TV since Law and Order

Dear TNT, I absolutely love Kyra Sedgwick. This part was made for her. I actually find myself laughing every time she ends her sentence with that little sarcastic "Thank You, thank ya-ll very much". She's adorable. It was great to see G.W Bailey cast as one of the cops. He is a terrific actor and is never given enough credit. He is very amusing as this character. I plan my Monday nights around THE CLOSER. I had recently seen an advertisement indicating that the series is only for the summer!!! Why would any network reel in an audience only to cut them off in September. This is a HIT series !!!!. Why is TNT not going forward with this fabulous show. And, most importantly, what am I going to do on Monday nights if this show ends.!!!! Please have someone re-consider keeping this show on the air. There are those of us out there who are educated and appreciate good TV: CSI, NYPD, Law and Order and THE CLOSER!!! We are sick of these mindless reality series, only made for idiots. Sincerely, Chris Lindsay R.N.C. in Poughkeepsie, NY