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Kyra Sedgwick goes out with a big twanging bang in the seventh and final season of The Closer. And did you expect anything less? The Closer has consistently been one of TV's smartest police procedurals, with an ensemble cast of top-notch characters. But of course it's anchored by Sedgwick's LAPD Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, who's equal parts neurotic, charming, and laser-focused as a detective. Sedgwick's Johnson is likable, yet exasperating; admirable, yet sometimes slightly ridiculous; responsible, yet occasionally flaky. It's a delight to see a character so well written and well acted in such a mainstream TV series. In the final season, the storylines are compelling and fresh, and sometimes disturbing. One story arc this season involves an especially bloody mass slaying at a ritzy mansion where hip-hop stars are known to hang. As always, the supporting cast adds credibility and richness--and the camaraderie among the Major Crimes unit is utterly believable. Standouts include G.W. Bailey as crusty Lt. Provenza; Michael Paul Chan as the dependable Lt. Tao; J.K. Simmons as Assistant Chief Will Pope; and smooth talker Tony Denison as Lt. Flynn. Johnson's family is also a delight. Her endlessly patient husband, FBI agent Fritz Howard (Jon Tenney), plays off Johnson's frazzled workaholism. And as her parents, Frances Sternhagen and Barry Corbin appear only rarely, but always memorably. The boxed set includes loads of great extras that any fan of The Closer will savor: deleted scenes, a gag reel that shows just how much fun the cast is having after seven years of working together, and a terrific roundtable feature of the cast and crew talking, no holds barred, about what they believe is the appeal of The Closer. Fans know the answer to that: All of the above. Thank yew! --A.T. Hurley
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The final season of the critically acclaimed series stars Emmyr winner Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a top-notch investigator who has put some of Los Angeles' most brutal killers behind bars. With her keen investigative instincts and brilliant interrogation techniques, Brenda often closes her cases by eliciting a confession or cornering a suspect through sometimes-questionable methods. Now, her career may be on the line as a result of her frequently unorthodox methods, and her tactics are coming under the scrutiny of the L.A.P.D.'s new Chief of Police, who is on the verge of announcing an extensive reorganization that could spell the end of Major Crimes. Joining the series in a starring role this season is two-time Oscarr nominee Mary McDonnell as Captain Sharon Raydor.
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81 of 89 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Most series go into a decline by the fourth season but there are ocassionally a few that do keep your interest beyond the fourth or fifth season. Very few improve. Closer is one that does. The seventh season finds the great cast clicking like a machine, with all the quirks of the characters we have come to care about continuing (I do miss Daniels and was sorry to see her go). The scripts are a nice mixture of drama and comedy as we have come to expect from Closer. The show revolves around Kyra Sedgwick, the head of the Major Crimes division, but several episodes allow the cast members to take center stage. Very nice. This is the best season yet. If you like Closer at all you will really like this season.
The first time I remember seeing Kyra Sedgwick was in Tai-Pan in 1986, who would have expected that young lady to evolve into this gorgeous woman. She just keeps getting better looking every year.
The eight season is scheduled to be the last, I expect they will go out on a high note. Perhaps leacve some room for a movie or two down the line.
The first time I remember seeing Kyra Sedgwick was in Tai-Pan in 1986, who would have expected that young lady to evolve into this gorgeous woman. She just keeps getting better looking every year.
The eight season is scheduled to be the last, I expect they will go out on a high note. Perhaps leacve some room for a movie or two down the line.
58 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are only 4 television shows I actually watch and for 7 years, this has been one of them. I have waited for each new season and watched each episode avidly. Kyra Sedgewick is amazing - alternately sweet and savage and always, always, always driven by a purpose - get a confession. She is sensational in this role but she does not stand alone. Each of the cast members has grown and changed over the last 7 years, each contributes to the overall show.
And while praising the series, you cannot forget the writers who have had a wonderful run with The Closer.
The two part episode where Brenda, Fritz, Flynn and Provenza travel from Atlanta to LA in her parents RV with an armed robber in custody is funny, poignant and finally forces Brenda to tell her Mom what she really does day in and day out as the Deputy Chief of one of the largest police forces in the country. Well-written and superbly acted, the closing minutes of this episode bring tears to the eyes of all but the most jaded.
And these writers don't just do drama. Who else could have come up with an episode where Pope, Flynn and Provenza hand over all the evidence at a shooting to a Detective named...Dick Tracy? What about "Junk In The Trunk?" In this episode, Flynn is on the phone with Brenda when the car with the body in the trunk slips off the tow truck, flies down the hill behind him, hits a telephone pole and has a live electrical wire drop on it. Flynn, Provenza, the body in the garage and the ball game make up another hilarious episode.
I highly recommend this series, LOVE the Closer retrospective included in the Season 2 discs and will hate to see Kyra Sedgewick leave at the end of this season.
And while praising the series, you cannot forget the writers who have had a wonderful run with The Closer.
The two part episode where Brenda, Fritz, Flynn and Provenza travel from Atlanta to LA in her parents RV with an armed robber in custody is funny, poignant and finally forces Brenda to tell her Mom what she really does day in and day out as the Deputy Chief of one of the largest police forces in the country. Well-written and superbly acted, the closing minutes of this episode bring tears to the eyes of all but the most jaded.
And these writers don't just do drama. Who else could have come up with an episode where Pope, Flynn and Provenza hand over all the evidence at a shooting to a Detective named...Dick Tracy? What about "Junk In The Trunk?" In this episode, Flynn is on the phone with Brenda when the car with the body in the trunk slips off the tow truck, flies down the hill behind him, hits a telephone pole and has a live electrical wire drop on it. Flynn, Provenza, the body in the garage and the ball game make up another hilarious episode.
I highly recommend this series, LOVE the Closer retrospective included in the Season 2 discs and will hate to see Kyra Sedgewick leave at the end of this season.
52 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By Ashlie Lepek
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is quite possibly the best show on TV (in my opinion). I love the cast, I love the writing. I keep thinking, they can't possibly do better than what they've done. And, every show is just more and more incredibly great!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
For you crime drama buffs this is a season not to miss! Not buying or seeing this season would be like leaving your car window open in a rain storm. Here are the main reasons why;
1. We find out who the leak was in Brenda's team. You will be amazed to find out who it was and who it wasn't.
2. We see the stunning final chapter of Brenda's plight to catch her archenemisis, attorney (and presumed rapist and murderer) Phillip Stroh. The only case Brenda could not close.
3. How the writers found a sensical way for Brenda to leave the show without killing her. (Well done)
Look I don't know much (I admit that), but the Closer is/was an excellent show, from season one to season seven. The rewatch value of this show is very high. New generations of crime buffs will enjoy this show for a long time.
For those that remember that first season watching and rooting for Brenda. Wanting to see Brenda prove herself to the other characters that she was the real deal. Watching Brenda gain the trust and confidence of her team, the Brenda way was great. One by one they all began to accept her and we saw the begings of a exceptional show, with good writing and great chemistry. With each season the episodes just got better (but just don't take my word, see for yourself).
Now what am I going to do on Monday nights around 9 PM eastern standard time? I guess I will go back to watching that sport with the odd shaped ball or those real athletes in the WWE.
1. We find out who the leak was in Brenda's team. You will be amazed to find out who it was and who it wasn't.
2. We see the stunning final chapter of Brenda's plight to catch her archenemisis, attorney (and presumed rapist and murderer) Phillip Stroh. The only case Brenda could not close.
3. How the writers found a sensical way for Brenda to leave the show without killing her. (Well done)
Look I don't know much (I admit that), but the Closer is/was an excellent show, from season one to season seven. The rewatch value of this show is very high. New generations of crime buffs will enjoy this show for a long time.
For those that remember that first season watching and rooting for Brenda. Wanting to see Brenda prove herself to the other characters that she was the real deal. Watching Brenda gain the trust and confidence of her team, the Brenda way was great. One by one they all began to accept her and we saw the begings of a exceptional show, with good writing and great chemistry. With each season the episodes just got better (but just don't take my word, see for yourself).
Now what am I going to do on Monday nights around 9 PM eastern standard time? I guess I will go back to watching that sport with the odd shaped ball or those real athletes in the WWE.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Kulgan
Format:DVD
First caught on to this series while on holiday in Chicago several years ago; flicking through channels on the hotel TV and came across this quirky, compeling drama and was instantly hooked. As a previous reviewer says, after 3 or 4 series, most dramas lose steam or their way, but not The Closer; Kyra Sedgwick is superb, swinging from delightfully scatty to laser sharp perception. Hell, the whole cast is superb and its a tribute to the show the way the majority have stayed through the years. Great show, Great TV.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Carol
Format:DVD
The Closer is my all-time favourite TV show and I have to come to the States to watch current episodes since it's not available in Canada. There were 10 shows in the summer, 5 this winter, and the final 6 next summer, so the seventh season won't be out until after that. I'm surprised that Amazon is listing the DVD for pre-sale already. I wish TNT was taking a page from Glee and offering the final season in two parts so I'd be able to purchase Part 1 now. I'm working on being very patient. I'm going to miss Kyra Sedgwick's fine acting and her Brenda Leigh character.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
The closer is closing
Brenda has become sort of annoying by Season 7. Still enjoyable watching, but not as excited about the scripting as I was in earlier seasons.
Published 2 days ago by jill gemmill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kyra... Kyra... Kyra!
With this season we completed this series, so have the entire series in our video library. Love... love ..LOVE this lady! Read more
Published 3 days ago by Merri K. Rosales
4.0 out of 5 stars
The end.
As far as endings go this was okay. Brenda deals with personal stuff finally and starts to prove that she can be a decent person and not just good at the job.
Published 3 days ago by M. E. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Series
Great series with great characters and it is still going on with Major Crimes - definitely MUST SEE. Go watch Season 7.
Published 5 days ago by Brian R. Everett
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite shows and characters
Kyra plays the Southern bell sooo well, smile sweetly and cut you off at the knees at the same time. Love it. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Belle Voce
5.0 out of 5 stars
the stories and the way they develop the characters are outstanding....
Best series ever---the plots were well developed and really made you think to figure out "who done it". Great acting by al the characters.
Published 6 days ago by marshall t chiaraluce
4.0 out of 5 stars
more action
More chase scenes, the calls are closer and the case against chief made it all the more interesting. Read more
Published 6 days ago by I. Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry to see it go off the air
The Closer was one of my all time favorites. The cast was superb; they were all characters that you cared about. Read more
Published 8 days ago by C Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Closer
I liked it and would like to see what more amazon has to offer. Would like to know when more will be added
Published 8 days ago by Spring
5.0 out of 5 stars
And in the end...
This show went out well. I've watched from the beginning and I thought the end was fitting although bittersweet. I'll miss Kyra. Read more
Published 8 days ago by A1
