Kyra Sedgwick and company return for another season of The Closer – which pretty much sticks to the formula that was established in the first season. The show continues to feature great characters, great character actors, and episodes that are sure to entertain (even if they are a bit predictable).
Season Two of The Closer sees Sedgwick returning as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson – an off-beat cop with a thick Southern accent and plenty of charm.
Although she went through quite a few ups and downs in the first season, Johnson continues to run the Priority Homicide Division the way she thinks is right, and doesn’t really think twice about stepping on her fellow officers’ egos. She does try to get along a little better with the other departments, but not enough to matter.
Again, the show benefits from not just a good performance from Sedgwick, but also from a great group of side characters played by J.K. Simmons, G.W. Bailey (who once again steals the show in my eyes), Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett, Tony Denison, and Jon Tenney.
The second season expands a bit more on Johnson’s personal life as she tries to adjust to life with her new boyfriend (who happens to also be an FBI agent); has to deal with a visit from her mother (which explains where Brenda got some of her strange quirks); tries to help out Simmons’ Asst. Police Chief Will Pope with his divorce; and even attempts to stop eating so much sugar. She also gets suspended; does a little moonlighting for the government; and gets into a turf war with the FBI.
*The following is a brief synopsis of the season’s episodes and does contain spoilers. Some readers may want to skip this portion of the review.
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In addition to the season’s 14 episodes, the four-disc DVD set comes with a gag reel (which will make you laugh); and a “Breaking Down the Closer” featurette (which is informative, but doesn’t offer much). The set also features unaired scenes for various episodes throughout the season – which will probably only be noticeable to diehard fans of the show.
While The Closer is not my favorite show on television, I did enjoy the first season, and thought the second season was a good follow-up. I wish they would have strayed a bit from the formula that was established when the show first aired. Season Two’s episodes are entertaining, but are ultimately too predictable by the second disc. Still, I would recommend the set to anyone who liked what they saw on television, or any fan of the show.
The Closer – The Complete Second Season is now available at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
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