The Closer (2005)
Kernel Score: 86% · 330 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
First aired: 2005-06-13
Seasons: 7 · 109 episodes
Where to watch The Closer
- Stream: Netflix
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Closer parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that The Closer is a police procedural centered on high-profile murder investigations in Los Angeles.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Deals with sensitive, high-profile murder cases as part of a standard police procedural format.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Leigh Johnson
- J.K. Simmons as Will Pope
- Corey Reynolds as David Gabriel
- Robert Gossett as Russell Taylor
- G.W. Bailey as Louie Provenza
- Tony Denison as Andy Flynn
- Michael Paul Chan as Mike Tao
- Phillip P. Keene as Officer Buzz Watson
- Jon Tenney as Special Agent Fritz Howard
- Raymond Cruz as Julio Sanchez
The Closer FAQ
Is The Closer good?
The Closer has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 330 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Closer?
In the US you can stream The Closer on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Closer OK for kids?
The Closer is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that The Closer is a police procedural centered on high-profile murder investigations in Los Angeles.
What shows are like The Closer?
If you liked The Closer, try Bosch, Cold Case, Line of Duty and Criminal Minds.