Okay, they killed off the annoying cat, but then the writers added the annoying teenager, “Charlie.” So Season Five was a mixed bag. Tonight’s finale might end in a cliffhanger. It would be nice if this final episode had some humor in it. The more I watch The Closer the more I prefer the comedic episodes more than the serious episodes. The ensemble cast has plenty of jokers, Provenza and Flynn, and Kyra Sedgwick can be very funny when given the right material. Police work is grim enough so a lighter touch is refreshing to me. I’d prefer a 60/40 mix of the comedy episodes and the dramatic episodes. It’s a credit to the excellent cast that they can pull off both comedy and drama. Check your local listings for broadcast times.
The annoying teenager is her daughter in real life so I think we’ll be seeing her again. This is one of those shows where they must have different writing teams. Some of it is good but not enough to make it a can’t miss show. I do like the ensemble though.
With this last episode of THE CLOSER, my Monday nights will be freed up, Patti. I’m down to TOP CHEF on Wednesdays and MAD MEN on Sundays. That’s it for TV.
I agree on both the kid (as Patti said, her real life daughter) and your preference for the humorous episodes, George. And when are they going to stop with the emasculated Fritz, a supposed FBI agent whose main job seems to be babysitting Brenda’s family members?
Kevin Bacon directed THE CLOSER Season Finale so it really was a family affair. But it looks like they’re getting rid of the annoying teenager so that’s good news, Jeff. Diane really likes Fritz. How was Jackie’s Vegas adventure?
They had a great time – saw Love (Cirque du Soleil) and Bette Midler in concert, ate at the Bellagio buffet, etc.
I’m glad Jackie and the girls had a great time in Vegas, Jeff. I think it’s the best place in the U.S. to have a great vacation…if you can refrain from gambling.