Back in July, TNT announced that The Closer would be back for a seventh season of 15 episodes. The series has been the top performer for the cable channel and the most-watched TV show on ad-supported cable television.
Now, TNT has announced The Closer is coming to an end. The press release notes that the decision came from series star Kyra Sedgwick.
Here’s the official press release…
TNT Announces Final Season of Landmark Hit THE CLOSER
TNT’s long-running, breakout hit THE CLOSER will wrap up its phenomenal run with a final season in 2011. The difficult decision to conclude the series with season seven was made by Kyra Sedgwick, the Emmy-winning star of THE CLOSER.
“It’s impossible to fully express our appreciation to Kyra Sedgwick, series creator James Duff and all of the other talented people who brought THE CLOSER to TNT viewers,” said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. “THE CLOSER was a pivotal series in setting a new course for TNT’s original programming, while also serving as a prime example of the storytelling strength possible on cable television.”
“I cannot fathom how difficult it will be to say goodbye to the incredible family we’ve created on THE CLOSER,” Sedgwick said. “I will always be grateful to James Duff for his love and friendship, as well as for creating such a rich and complex character who I have loved living with year after year. Mike, Greer, Rick and all of our outstanding cast and crew are forever in my heart. I want to thank TNT and Warner Bros. Television, as well as the incredible fans of THE CLOSER, for all of their unwavering support over the last seven years.”
THE CLOSER proved to be a resounding success after its debut on TNT in 2005. The series – which is produced for TNT by The Shephard/Robin Company, in association with Warner Bros. Television – was created by Duff, who serves as executive producer with Greer Shephard, Michael M. Robin, Rick Wallace and Sedgwick. In its seventh and final season in 2011, THE CLOSER will reach its 100th episode. Production of the 15-episode season will start in spring 2011.
“Kyra Sedgwick has distinguished herself not only as an extraordinary actress, but as a remarkable set leader and presence on THE CLOSER,” said Peter Roth, president of Warner Bros. Television. “The series has literally changed the face and course of both TNT and Warner Bros. Television, and we will always be grateful for all that she has contributed toward that success.”
“Kyra blazed a new trail in the television landscape with her performance as Brenda Leigh Johnson,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “Like her many fans, we will miss her terribly, and we will be forever grateful for the time we got to spend with her.”
THE CLOSER is currently in the midst of concluding its sixth season. This past summer, the series was the foundation of TNT’s strong Monday night lineup, which featured the introduction of the new hit series Rizzoli & Isles.
THE CLOSER and Rizzoli & Isles currently rank as basic cable’s top two series of all time. In 2010, both series averaged more than 8 million viewers, marking a first for a basic cable network. THE CLOSER also kept up the pace by growing its deliveries compared to season five.
What do you think? Are you sorry to hear The Closer is ending? What would you like to see happen in the series finale?
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I love this show and have watched the episodes several times. It is very well written and acted by Kyra and everyone on the team. It was very intelligent and Brenda Leigh Johnson was superior. It showed both the horror of police work but Provence and Flynn added humor to lighten it. So glad I can stream it on Start TV
I waited on purpose to watch this at a later time, I saw a short version of the first episode on season one. I knew I would love it. I am now about to watch the last episode of season 7, feeling very sad there will not be more. I hope that all the folks who played in this are doing well today, and I will miss watching them. I enjoyed the entire show.
I really love and miss the show
I really wish the closer would come back!!! Even if she comes back as one that had been doing other things and comes back as a senior detective who comes back to assist LAPD or coming back as an FBI player.
Emma. Really miss the show The Closer. Began watching late in the season which ended too soon. Would like to see it again. Why did Kyra Sedgwick want the show to end?
I miss the show the closer. Why aren’t there reruns on?
Please, please, please bring it back..!! I am hooked and record every season and watch every rerun…I would love Season 8 to start all the way to 12…❤ At least 4 more wouldn’t hurt…
We sure wish the Closer wasn’t ending……maybe they will bring it back some time? It was one of my favorite shows. The stars were becoming like part of the family………
Unfornately I started watching it in what is now the last season, I couldn’t wait to get home from work and watch. I hope they will do a rerun starting all over from the beginning…
I loved every last show and was truly saddened to see the show go…… I loved everyone mostly Ms. Brenda…..so sad to see it go……what I really want to know is why?………. Any way the new spin off Major Crimes with the same cast is a hit…… I still miss Brenda. I had to get used to Sharon..she was from IAB….. But I am glad that she is growing and becoming more like Brenda…..I see that some of Brenda’s ways rubbed off on her… But I still really miss The Closer…..it’s a good thing the there are reruns. …..yes the… Read more »
Sorry to see The Closer cancelled, hope to see come back. Love the show………….
BRING IT (the closer) BACK!!!!!!!!
Yes I agree
Yes it is very sad the show ended.
Whatever it takes to bring Kyra back do it.