Nothing beats Netflix's mind-blowing collection of unique dramas, which spans not only across geographical borders but also through time. Renowned for its clever writing, excellent cast, and remarkable performances, The Closer is very much like a diamond in the rough in the crime-drama museum of the streaming giant. Finally, after a long time, this acclaimed series has a new home. 

The Closer is nothing but a treat to Netflix’s viewers who are addicted to character-driven police dramas, rife with enough suspense, heart, and grit to keep the eyes glued. 

Netflix is set to host TNT's long-running classic crime procedural series, The Closer, in the US starting December 22, 2025. The series that has garnered a solid fan base had initially been aired for a total of seven seasons and 109 episodes, from June 13, 2005, to August 13, 2012. The tremendous success of the show also spawned a spin-off, Major Crimes, right after its finale. However, for almost a decade, The Closer was only available abruptly on streaming platforms, and enjoyed few reruns on Lifetime, TNT, and Start TV, until now.

According to What's on Netflix, the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. Television-owned series appeared on HBO MAX for a short while until 2023, before moving on to Peacock and video-on-demand services. But Brenda Leigh Johnson's skillful closing of cases and her triumph over bureaucracy, which placed her as a strong, complex figure in authority, now has a stable home on Netflix, for at least a few years, given the patterns of its licensing window. Expect to be stunned by The Closer, which became a classic and broke records, with Kyra Sedgwick uniquely nominated yearly for Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG awards during its run.

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A show that not only created history but also remained so influential that it transcended time and rewrote the representation of female characters in powerful positions.

Netflix's welcoming of The Closer is a timely addition to its diverse crime sagas, as it broke gender norms and showed the opposite of how women are often dropped in male-dominated fields as a mere token. Kyra Sedgwick's level-headed, feminine, and multi-dimensional portrayal of a Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief won the hearts of millions in the past decade. She uses her wit and persistence and applies her unconventional ways of interrogation to fight several interesting cases. 

The story of each episode is woven together with complex crime plots and her personal life, thus giving the audience both procedural drama and character-driven storytelling. Another plus about Brenda Leigh Johnson is that rage-baiting does not work on her. Created by James Duff, Michael M. Robin, and Greer Shephard, The Closer also stars J. K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett, G.W. Bailey, and others. Whether a first-time viewer or a seasoned fan of the classic, this new Netflix addition promises a dose of nail-biting, intelligent, and emotionally rich crime ride.

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