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The Closer, Season 5
Movie
 The Review Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson heads the Los Angeles Crime Division and does a darn good job, even if her home life is somewhat of a mess. Determined to never let the bad guys walk, Brenda refuses to take no for an answer, lies to trick people into giving true confessions, and demands nothing but the best from her staff. She's high strung, opinionated, somewhat spastic, and extremely hard headed. And she loves her job. This season finds Brenda married to an FBI agent whose work schedule—and agenda—often conflicts with hers, mourning the death of Kitty, dealing with her alcoholic mother, taking on a troubled niece who overstays her welcome, and fighting with an Internal Affairs agent who is as committed to her job as Brenda is. On top of all that personal drama, she must continue to deal with the stress and strife that goes along with being the Deputy Chief. When the show first aired, we had cable. We watched the show and fell in love with Brenda's neurotic nature. While the rest of the cast always appeared to take backstage to Brenda, their supporting roles seemed to strengthen the show. When we dropped cable a few years ago, we were surprised to discover that we missed watching The Closer. So when I was asked to review season five, I was excited to say the least. I wondered if the show held its own or if, like many of its predecessors, the writing had gone downhill, causing the series to also plummet. To my delight, the show has not only held it's own but has strengthened in areas. Sure, Brenda's accent seems a bit over-the-top, and yes, it can be hard at times to watch her constantly appear frazzled—as though she is juggling one too many balls. But that is also the thing I enjoy about the show. She is fresh, unique, raw. It's the finale that threw me for a loop. On the surface, everything looks great with Brenda's marriage then she has a heated argument with her husband about her constant need to put her job first and she discovers that he is left wondering if the marriage is more of an arrangement of convenience than actual "life ever after" sort of thing. Talk about being thrown for a loop. How did this come about? Where were the warning signs? Didn't Brenda and the agent compliment one another and make a good couple? Sure there wasn't much on the romance, but this was a cop show, not a soap opera. And didn't her husband know, before the marriage, how much her of her identity was wrapped up in her job? It's definitely the right cliff hanger, though. And has one anxiously waiting for the new season to start. Your Task Instead of watching the series first, take a road trip through downtown Los Angeles via the "Seen At The Crime Location Map" then watch the series and test your memory. Guess which scene belongs to which location on the map. Order The Closer  Today!
Disclosure: The reviewer received a complimentary copy of the DVD to review. About The Author Alyice Edrich is a freelance writer, mixed media artist, and aspiring photographer. She enjoys creating things that bring joy to others. Visit her blog, Coming Home, to check out her latest art. Or stop by her resume site, AlyiceEdrich.net to learn how you can hire her for your next project. Reprint Rights This article may NOT be reprinted without monetary compensation and written permission from the author. For reprint rights or comments/questions about this article, please contact the author. |
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