The Closer: Season 7, Episode 3 “To Serve with Love” (B+)
This episode was a blast, for the same reason that this show is one of the only procedurals I watch: an exceptional use of an exceptional cast. It’s no surprise that Provenza and Flynn, who have already had inappropriate roles in at least one previous case, would take on a side project of questionable legality, enlisting poor Buzz to help them in the more technical areas where they lack ability. Fritz showing up right after Provenza told them not to tell Brenda was great, and I liked how Brenda continued to utilize her two most troublesome cops in an extralegal capacity for the remainder of the episode. Adam Arkin was entertaining as the unserious, obnoxious Hershbaum, and his family members were pretty hilarious. His fourth wife was the same age as his daughter, and the daughter seemed a bit too eager to get her hands on his death certificate. It seems neither was responsible for his non-demise, and that dishonor goes to Andy Milder’s hapless, temperamental lawyer. I loved his defense that he shouldn’t be charged because his intent was to murder someone else rather than the guy he actually killed. I was amused by both Fritz and Will being okay with Taylor being the one to lie to the public in a briefing. The ending of the episode was perfect, as Provenza and Flynn determined that they couldn’t collect the reward but Buzz could, only to have them serve up a fitting revenge: a $200 cut to both Provenza and Flynn.
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