The Closer (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2005, The Closer is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Closer stars Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Leigh Johnson, J.K. Simmons as Will Pope, Corey Reynolds as David Gabriel and Robert Gossett as Russell Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Closer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Closer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Closer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Closer (2005)?
- In US, The Closer is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Closer worth watching?
- The Closer holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Closer?
- The Closer stars Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett and G.W. Bailey.
- When was The Closer released?
- The Closer was released in 2005.