Catch the big and let go of the small, the style of the king

Charlotte 2022-10-23 01:24:44

Watching The Closer is half the show.

In the 64th Golden Globes, Kyra Sedgwick, who is comparable to the close uncle of the house, is the same eccentric LAPD eldest sister Brenda Leigh Johnson in the closer ("The End of Crime"). A crime with a unique style Final review expert.


In an endless stream of crime dramas, the closer stands ingeniously, avoiding complex criminal investigation, action, high-tech and difficult reasoning, and instead emphasizes a link that is easily overlooked-----Q for. It can also be said to be inducement and coercion. Relying on limited evidence and effective psychological tactics.

The protagonist Brenda's method of investigating crimes is not new, and finally the means of luring the enemy into the trap and taking the initiative to confess is the main point of the closer. The meaning of "closer" is also here, and YDY translates it very well: the end of the crime.

Brenda: When there's problems with evidence, my most important responsibility is inducing a criminal to talk. (S1e08)

Cases that are not prominent, scenes that are not exciting enough, can maintain stable ratings for three seasons, and the charm of the heroine, Detective Brenda, is indispensable. It's not just Brenda, most of the characters in this show are very well set up, and the weight is reasonable, each with their own characteristics and their own roles. The characters do not occupy any extra space to explain their identity background and life details. The plot is entirely based on cases, with a little bit of character permeating in the subtle fragments. .

Taking Brenda as an example, the activity space of the character sheriff is almost entirely concentrated in the police station and the forensics scene, and his private life is only scattered at the end of each episode, usually when Brenda encounters her 24-year-old model boyfriend. Even with the meager emotional space, Brenda turns the dating theme into the case of the day. Poor FBI boyfriend whose professional identity was fully exploited by Brenda, even, anti-exploited (S1E03). The development of these two guys is completely in the gap between solving the case, and it depends on Brenda's lack of roots, and the proportion of the whole drama is negligible (add, episode 5...second count, and funny) .
Brenda's small movements, expressions, hesitations, and sudden attacks in the process of handling the case are the keys to really highlighting her character (for example, Brenda's hungry eyes for snacks, and her little woman's sensitivity - but she is very sensitive to stinky beauty. Ignorance; bachelor-like living habits----has a bedroom and office comparable to that of Uncle House; extramarital relations with bosses and enemies----the tit-for-tat lines pass by; exaggerated Thank~U~ And keep apologizing; road-crazy, impatient, unworldly at work...). These details seem to be scattered, but they can revolve around the ultimate goal of "ending the crime" and are completely consistent with the theme of the entire plot, which is the most attractive part of Brenda.

Show, but not in-depth, clear primary and secondary, focus on tracking the main line. The fewer the descriptions, the more compelling the details revealed, and the closer screenwriters know the rules of the game to seduce the audience.

Several of Brenda's go-getters, as well as the head BOSS/bald Nazi from OZ, have less room to play, but are equally impressive. Like the heroine, the details are reused, the plot is closely linked, the characters develop their personalities in the suspense of the crime, and the emotional scenes and life scenes are never abused. As a result, the closer has benefited from this capable style, creating memorable and interesting characters in just one season; the charm of the characters alone has grabbed the ratings. Compared with THE INSIDE, which was released at the same time, there is also a similar style of Bones, which is even more fascinating than CSI, which relies on long-term battles.

There is no ultimate suspense, and there are unrelated series, but I can pursue it wholeheartedly. Recently, I only like this pot~~~
and it is the heroine, which is rare for myself.


The closer's plot is relatively mediocre. Although it is all-encompassing, it is not as tricky as other crime dramas, and it is more reliable. The highlight of the plot is the moment when the truth is revealed, to see how Brenda is confident enough to induce criminals to confess. The scene that is close to the truth is: many times, the interrogation is more like a transaction: a contest with a lawyer, a contest with the background of the suspect, careful planning, and every word. It was like a round of psychological warfare.

Looking at the closer case, sometimes it is inevitable to exaggerate. The scene of extorting a confession is like a court battle, with a large amount of evidence and false confessions intertwined. It is necessary to measure the information held by both the "police and criminal", and also to adapt to the psychological state of the suspect. Greatness or disappointment often ends at the end.

The closer doesn't maintain a high level every episode, as a series, it's understandable. Some plots are more ingenious and related to the epidemic situation, but the case-solving process may be too monotonous. Some suspects are not full enough, and some are simple. There are also some plots that seem familiar.... Sometimes, it is because of the protagonist Brenda's little woman + queen + strong woman + banshee + naive + shrewd + confused acting style that I pay attention to the end~~

Because I download and watch it, I have three seasons at the same time Follow up, not a full impression yet. As far as the first few episodes of each season are concerned, the first season is relatively dull, and the third and fourth episodes begin to get better; the second season has strengthened the complexity of the plot, and the social relations are relatively complicated; the third season is more soapy, but the performance is more It's easy to handle, or it's more addicting because of long-term relationships. It is worth mentioning that in the first few episodes of the third season, the sensational index has soared to the highest level, and the funny interest has also soared~~

At the end of 3×01, that performance is unforgettable, which is rarely seen in American dramas

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The Closer quotes

  • Det. Lt. Provenza: Ok, everybody; mark the date.

    [long pause]

    Det. Lt. Provenza: I was wrong.

  • Brenda Leigh Johnson: Are you trying to encourage me or make me nervous?

    Asst. Police Chief Will Pope: I'm just trying to figure out why you're so damn confident you can get this woman to help you.

    Brenda Leigh Johnson: Well, because, Will, I know a little something about admiring the boss and finding out he's not the guy you thought he was.