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Season 7 – 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 7

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Critics Consensus

The Closer ends with a bang: there's a quick pace, characters to love, a compelling arc, and Kyra Sedgwick's incredible performance.

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Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly The show's increasing silliness had begun to verge on self-parody -- not the right drift for a vehicle that had won Sedgwick a drama Emmy. Rated: C+ Aug 14, 2018 Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe There were a number of lighthearted episodes that never quite worked. But the dramatic material was, and still is, formidable. Sep 13, 2016 Full Review Phil Dyess-Nugent AV Club After seven seasons, The Closer is leaving the air in a condition that's far from its best. Rated: C Aug 13, 2012 Full Review Matt Webb Mitovich TV Line As a series, its quality and sizable audience helped put TNT and its "We Know Drama" mantra on the map,... For that and seven seasons of entertainment, we should all say Thank you, thank you so much. Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Chris Hicks Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Although a little too comic for some tastes the past couple of seasons, it is still watchable drama with a great cast. Aug 13, 2012 Full Review Sara Smith Kansas City Star The show has just kept getting better as justice has become more personal for Brenda. Jul 5, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gringa G I wish they didn't make this last season so grim and slimy. No wonder Kyra Sedgwick didn't feel that great about this season. I guess it was becoming trendy to blur the line between good and bad at the time and also add crooked sleazebag characters in shows, but I feel Brenda Leigh deserved better. What was once good mood show (as much as tv shows can be that) turned to ugly parade of nasty smearing campaigns. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/23/23 Full Review Audience Member I began watching this recently on Start TV, as I hadn't seen it on TNT. I much prefer "Major Crimes." Too much shtick in Chief Johnson's character: the ever-present over large handbag. (Who carries their purse into the interview room?) She is manipulative to a fault, lies even to Fritz. I do realize that lying is part of her job, but why lie to her partner. She isn't particularly nice to Fritz. Traffic rules don't apply to her: she left the scene of an accident because she had a "murder" investigation. Too dramatic, too many mini-tantrums. That said, I do like the other characters, am pleased that most of the moved over to "Major Crimes." Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Ok, two glasses of wine. My wife and I have been binging on The Closer for the last (month). Kyra Sedgwick is good, J.K. Simmons is good and the writers are good. Have been addicted to DCI Banks, Shetland, and now The Closer. Also dug Goliath but done with Suits. Stay with the good stuff. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a perfect law and order serial. Kyra Sedgwick is brilliant i this role and the supporting cast is also perfect. I've been binge watching it all over again. And it is just as good as the first time. I couldn't recommend this more strongly. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a Great Series! Great Characters that you fall in love with and it was done with a classy flair to it! Good Clean Cop Drama, No cursing..or very little. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kyra Sedgwick

Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson

J.K. Simmons

Asst. Chief Will Pope

Corey Reynolds

Sgt. David Gabriel

Robert Gossett

Commander Taylor

G.W. Bailey

Det. Lt. Provenza

Anthony John Denison

Det. Lt. Andy Flynn

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 11, 2011 Unknown Trouble Brenda and the squad investigate the owner of a record label after a rap artist is shot; Chief Delk prepares to announce the department's new organizational chart; Brenda is the target of a civil suit against the police department. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 18, 2011 Repeat Offender The department undergoes a major realignment; Brenda and her team investigate the murder of a girl who was housesitting; Capt. Raydor must explain her audit of Major Crimes. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 25, 2011 To Serve With Love Trying to earn money by serving papers for a lawyer, Flynn and Provenza land in hot water when a man is killed minutes after they serve him. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 1, 2011 Under Control The team searches for a missing boy; Capt. Raydor makes a suggestion to Brenda, while she continues to audit the Major Crimes Unit. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 8, 2011 Forgive Us Our Trespasses The squad investigates the death of a minister with a scandalous secret; members of the Major Crimes Unit receive subpoenas in the civil suit against the Los Angeles Police Department. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 15, 2011 Home Improvement A body is discovered on a home construction site; Brenda considers hiring a high-priced lawyer. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 22, 2011 A Family Affair The squad investigates the death of a fellow law enforcement officer's daughter; Capt. Raydor focuses her efforts on Detective Sanchez. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 29, 2011 Death Warrant Brenda seeks Capt. Raydor's help in an investigation of police brutality; Brenda's attorney starts deposing the squad about the "Shootin' Newton" case the center of the lawsuit against her. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 5, 2011 Star Turn Major Crimes investigates the disappearance of a stage father; the Baylor family offers to settle with Brenda. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 12, 2011 Fresh Pursuit The squad investigates the death of a deputy sheriff; the judge considers dropping the charges against Brenda. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 28, 2011 Necessary Evil A high-school principal is shot while trying to fix his school; Brenda and Fritz argue about who should cover the case of the principal's murder. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 5, 2011 You Have the Right to Remain Jolly Santa's entrance into Christmas Village via zip line goes awry; Buzz's sister helps the Major Crimes Division solve a holiday case. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 12, 2011 Relative Matters A man is murdered while under FBI surveillance; Brenda's parents arrive with surprising news that keeps Brenda's mind from her case. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 19, 2011 Road Block The Major Crimes Division investigates the hit-and-run murder of a girl on a bicycle; Brenda uncovers a scandal. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 26, 2011 Silent Partner A murder related to Turell Baylor's death occurs; Brenda seeks the help of a businessman with old ties to the neighborhood; Brenda's lawyer and the Baylor family lawyer face off in court. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 9, 2012 Hostile Witness Brenda believes that she has finally cornered Philip Stroh; Brenda's courtroom maneuver puts a case in jeopardy. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 16, 2012 Fool's Gold Provenza gets stuck in an embarrassing situation when he helps his ex-wife recover her wedding ring from a shady gold buyer. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 23, 2012 Drug Fiend Brenda investigates the brutal murder of a cancer doctor; Capt. Raydor's new assignment causes Brenda to question her loyalty; Gabriel makes a life change. Details Episode 19 Aired Jul 30, 2012 Last Rites A priest's murder drives a wedge between Brenda and Chief Pope; Brenda's parents return as her father continues his cancer treatments. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 6, 2012 Armed Response A security guard and a veteran are found dead outside a home; Brenda's investigation is stifled by the District Attorney's office; Raydor and Pope find the leak in the department. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 13, 2012 Last Word When a street hustler witnesses a woman being buried in Griffith Park, an investigation begins; Brenda's obsession with Philip Stroh threatens her career and her life. Details

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Season Info

Director
Nelson McCormick, Michael M. Robin, Steve Robin, David McWhirter, Rick Wallace, Sheelin Choksey, Arvin Brown, Jon Tenney, Michael Pressman, Paul McCrane
Screenwriter
Steven Kane, James Duff, Leo Geter, Duppy Demetrius, Michael Alaimo, Adam Belanoff, Ken Martin, Jim Leonard, Mike Berchem, Carson Moore
Network
TNT
Rating
TV-14 (D|L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 2011
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