Thursday, August 14, 2008

What I'm Watching: The Closer

The Closer: Season 4, Episode 5 "Dial M for Provenza" (B+)

I like the idea of starting the episode in media res, with the undercover Provenza op already underway, though the show does always feel like it starts in the middle with its credits sequence ("The Shield" does a similar kind of thing). I would have loved Jennifer Coolidge's guest spot were it not for that horrible accent (think Nicolas Cage in "Con Air" or Zeljko Ivanek on "Damages"). I wish there had been more with the drama between Brenda and Fritz from last week, but seeing one of my favorite characters take the spotlight is always a treat. Well done to G.W. Bailey - I especially enjoyed his flamboyant shirt and his final scene with Pope.

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