Title: Clever and well-written
Product review: Although it doesn't quite scale the same heights as The Shield, The Closer has to be one of the smartest and most interesting police shows on television.Kyra Sedgwick's often-unlikable deputy chief careens through Los Angeles crime like a bull in a china shop, with a bemused (or outraged) crowd of law enforcement officials in her wake. She's ably supported by a great line-up of actors, including veterans like J. K. Simmons (who will eventually appear in every crime/cop/law show) and James Avery.The middle of the season lags at times, when Kyra's character is implausibly romanced despite not being the only woman in Los Angeles, but the crimes are always interesting and the ways she deals with seemingly intractable suspects is always worth watching. By the end of the season, it's clear the creative team has found their voice, suggesting that season two will be even better.Strongly recommended for fans of cop shows, Kyra Sedgwick or J. K. Simmons.
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