http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx &nbsp;Even for a close-knit, generally light-hearted group like the priority homicide division under Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick), not every day can be a good one. This week starts grim for our elite squad of detectives with the discovery of a deputy district attorney&rsquo;s wife washed up dead on a beach, with bruises and wounds of a highly &hellip; disturbing nature. The presence of certain brands (and yes, I do mean brands, as in the kind you get from a cattle iron) leads the squad to the conclusion that a serial killer from the late 90s is back in action. But this time, suspicions about the possible involvement of law enforcement and manpower shortages are stretching resources to the breaking point, and with a deadline before the nutjob kills again, Johnson and the squad are feeling the pressure. Just to keep things interesting, Johnson&rsquo;s personal life goes into a tizzy. Despite her efforts, her working relationship with Sgt. Gabriel (Corey Reynolds) still isn&rsquo;t back to where it was. Her doctor (guest star S. Epatha Merkerson) tells her she&rsquo;s entering menopause early, which could be a family thing or could be something more; either way, the news doesn&rsquo;t help matters. Things aren&rsquo;t all bad, however, as Fritz (Jon Tenney) makes a certain suggestion to her, the kind you seal with a diamond ring &hellip; en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx#1130 I Love It! This show is smart, exciting, with a touch of class! It is good to see women who are over 40 getting their due!<br /><br />It is a fun show that is never boring and it is a breath of fresh air! Nita82 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx#1130 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:50:13 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx#1132 The Closer is among my favorite series to watch because of the multiple dynamics that the eposides are able to show: A well-trained woman, her challenges in a predominantly male outfit, the public perception, the interagency cooperation (or lack thereof), the analytical processes put into solving the crimes, her vulnerabilities, and much more. It's actually cranial for those who can appreciate that kind of a production. Mysticasian http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx#1132 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:08:24 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx#1149 I love this show. At first, I felt like Brenda Leigh might grate on me, but I adore her. The more I watch it, the more I love it. The stories are a bit far-fetched, but I love the way it looks and the writing and the acting. It's a lot of fun and Kyra Sedgwick has really created a great character, in my opinion. Hazelnut http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/07/THE-CLOSER-Manhunt.aspx#1149 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:38:03 GMT