The TV Chick

Networks sometimes have unconventional seasons (See: Glee, V, etc.) Most of the time, I don’t enjoy breaking up a perfectly good run. However, TNT decided to show three new episodes of The Closer around the holidays, and I am very pleased with their decision. The Closer is a favorite of mine and any excuse to see Brenda Lee Johnson closing some more cases is fine with me. Last week’s new episode featured Fritz buying Brenda Lee a new kitten (and naming it Joel), and Provenza’s girlfriend breaking up with him and then being convinced he’s getting too old. Notice how I didn’t mention the case? This is one reason why I love the show so much. Procedurals often get into the bad habit of only focusing on the crimes. The Closer is full of many well-developed characters who bring different things to the Major Crimes Unit. The audience has been let in on Brenda’s bizarre eating habits, Flynn and Provenza’s antics, and Sanchez’ past. It’s these details that make the show more interesting and innovative.

Tonight is episode 2 of the 3 episode run, so be sure to tune in at 9 pm right before a new episode of Men of a Certain Age on TNT.

Next week, I will be posting my advance review of episode 3, and it’s a great one. Mary McDonnell returns as a guest star to cause problems for Kyra Sedgwick and her team.