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The Closer

  • TV Series
  • 2005–2012
  • TV-14
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
33K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
329
90
Kyra Sedgwick, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Robert Gossett, J.K. Simmons, Jon Tenney, and Corey Reynolds in The Closer (2005)
A clip from an episode of "The Closer," which airs at 9 p.m. Mondays on TNT.
Play trailer0:42
14 Videos
99+ Photos
Cop DramaPolice ProceduralCrimeDramaMystery

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson investigates high-profile crimes.Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson investigates high-profile crimes.Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson investigates high-profile crimes.

  • Creator
    • James Duff
  • Stars
    • Kyra Sedgwick
    • J.K. Simmons
    • Corey Reynolds
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    329
    90
    • Creator
      • James Duff
    • Stars
      • Kyra Sedgwick
      • J.K. Simmons
      • Corey Reynolds
    • 169User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 11 wins & 73 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos14

    Fate Line
    Clip 0:48
    Fate Line
    Fate Line - Clip #2
    Trailer 0:42
    Fate Line - Clip #2
    Fate Line - Clip #2
    Trailer 0:42
    Fate Line - Clip #2
    The Closer: Eliminate As Suspects
    Trailer 2:01
    The Closer: Eliminate As Suspects
    The Closer: Captain
    Trailer 2:03
    The Closer: Captain
    The Closer: Friendly Fire
    Trailer 2:02
    The Closer: Friendly Fire
    The Closer: Pregnant
    Trailer 2:06
    The Closer: Pregnant

    Photos631

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    Top Cast99+

    Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick
    • Brenda Leigh Johnson
    • 2005–2012
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Will Pope
    • 2005–2012
    Corey Reynolds
    Corey Reynolds
    • David Gabriel
    • 2005–2012
    Robert Gossett
    Robert Gossett
    • Russell Taylor
    • 2005–2012
    G.W. Bailey
    G.W. Bailey
    • Louie Provenza
    • 2005–2012
    Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney
    • Fritz Howard
    • 2005–2012
    Phillip P. Keene
    Phillip P. Keene
    • Buzz Watson…
    • 2005–2012
    Tony Denison
    Tony Denison
    • Andy Flynn
    • 2005–2012
    Michael Paul Chan
    Michael Paul Chan
    • Mike Tao
    • 2005–2012
    Raymond Cruz
    Raymond Cruz
    • Julio Sanchez
    • 2005–2012
    Gina Ravera
    Gina Ravera
    • Irene Daniels
    • 2005–2009
    Jonathan Del Arco
    Jonathan Del Arco
    • Dr. Fernando Morales
    • 2007–2012
    Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan
    • Detective…
    • 2006–2010
    Mary McDonnell
    Mary McDonnell
    • Sharon Raydor
    • 2009–2012
    Ransford Doherty
    Ransford Doherty
    • Kendall
    • 2008–2012
    Frances Sternhagen
    Frances Sternhagen
    • Willie Ray Johnson
    • 2006–2012
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Clay Johnson
    • 2007–2012
    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Dr. Crippen
    • 2005–2007
    • Creator
      • James Duff
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews169

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    Mystery

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Kyra Sedgwick had doubts about taking the role, because it meant being away from her family for a few months. Knowing it was a great opportunity, her husband Kevin Bacon agreed not to work much, and stay home with their children (as Sedgwick had done many times).
    • Quotes
      • Sgt. David Gabriel: You brought your cat to a crime scene?
      • Brenda Leigh Johnson: It's not my cat, it just lives with me and eats at my house.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Ishcheyka (2015)

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    FAQ2

    • How is it that each individual show over seven seasons is rated 8.0+ on IMDB (except one, episode 11 in Season 4E, rated at 7.9) but the whole show is cumulatively rated at 7.9 ?
    • Why is the show ending?

    Details

    • Release date
      • June 13, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • TNT
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brenda Johnson detective
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • The Shephard/Robin Company
      • Walking Entropy
      • Warner Bros. Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 46m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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