The Closer Reviews

The Closer Review: Just One Minute

The Closer Review: Just One Minute

The Closer surprised us with "Last Rites" and reminded us why it's been one of the best dramas on television for the last seven seasons. Read the review for more.
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The Closer Review: One Fatal Moment

The Closer Review: One Fatal Moment

The Closer examined what happened when a respected citizen killed someone in an auto accident this week.How would you react? How did they? Read the review for more.
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The Closer Review: For the Greater Good

The Closer Review: For the Greater Good

"Necessary Evil" was Captain Raydor's episode of The Closer. Brenda, the case and everything else were secondary to her brilliant performance. You can read more in the review.
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The Closer Review: "Star Turn"

The Closer Review: "Star Turn"

"Star Turn" focused on the similarities between the death of a father of a tween internet singing sensation and Brenda's lawsuit involving Turrell Baylor. Read our review The Closer details!
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The Closer Review: "A Family Affair"

The Closer Review: "A Family Affair"

When a fellow officer from another city questions the circumstances of her daughters death, Major Crimes does their best to determine the cause of her death. Read on to see how they fared.
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The Closer Review: "Home Improvement"

The Closer Review: "Home Improvement"

After a man is found wrapped in a plastic bag and buried in a retaining wall, Brenda and the crew have to comb through a list of suspects a mile long all lined up to take down the registered sex offender in their neighborhood. What's so funny about that? Read on!
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The Closer Review: "Under Control"

The Closer Review: "Under Control"

When major crimes investigates the murder of a young boy, Tao's son, Kevin, learns a lot about his father. The family dynamic gives Brenda what she needs to solve the crime. Read on for more.
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The Closer Review: "To Serve with Love"

The Closer Review: "To Serve with Love"

Provenza, Flynn and Buzz get themselves, the squad and the Feds involved in a case where their skills in screwball comedy shine through. Read the review to see why it was so much fun.
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The Closer Season Premiere Review: "Unknown Trouble"

The Closer Season Premiere Review: "Unknown Trouble"

The reorganization of the LAPD is still not complete, and Brenda and the entire Major Crimes squad are being investigated for a questionable decision Brenda made in the past. The Seventh season premiere starts out on a hostile note and ends with an unexpected development.
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The Closer Quotes

[To Sgt. Gabriel] I should probably explain that I do not form my relationships with people based on how they're treating you. That would be your mother, maybe.

Brenda

If I liked being called a bitch to my face, I'd still be married.

Brenda