The Closer (2005)
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The Closer is streaming in the US on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Closer has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 359 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 359 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~46 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-14 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
James Duff
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 7, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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