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The Closer
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The Closer

2005-06-13 · 46 min / episode · ★ 7.8

Crime · Drama · Mystery

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.

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Creators
James Duff, Michael M. Robin
Production companies
The Shephard/Robin Company, Walking Entropy, Warner Bros. Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Kyra SedgwickKyra SedgwickBrenda Leigh Johnson
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsWill Pope
Corey ReynoldsCorey ReynoldsDavid Gabriel
Robert GossettRobert GossettRussell Taylor
G.W. BaileyG.W. BaileyLouie Provenza
Tony DenisonTony DenisonAndy Flynn
Michael Paul ChanMichael Paul ChanMike Tao
Phillip P. KeenePhillip P. KeeneOfficer Buzz Watson
Jon TenneyJon TenneySpecial Agent Fritz Howard
Raymond CruzRaymond CruzJulio Sanchez
Mary McDonnellMary McDonnellCaptain Sharon Raydor
Matt McCoyMatt McCoyKevin Adams

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