The Closer Season 4 Episode 1
The Closer
Season 4

Ep 1. Controlled Burn

  • TV-NR
  • July 14, 2008
  • 44 min
  • 8.5  (381)

In the fourth season premiere of The Closer, titled "Controlled Burn," Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson and her team are called to investigate a deadly arson case. The team arrives at the scene of a house fire in which a young girl and her grandfather have been killed. Initially, the fire appears to be accidental, but as the investigation widens, it becomes clear that someone may have deliberately started the blaze.

With several possible suspects, the Major Crimes Division must sift through the evidence to determine who is responsible for the fire and the deaths. In particular, the team focuses on a mentally unstable woman who had a previous run-in with the family and had become obsessed with their daughter. However, the investigation quickly becomes complicated when the woman is found to have an alibi for the time of the fire.

While the team works through the evidence, tensions rise between Johnson and her subordinate, Detective Sergeant Gabriel. Gabriel is incensed when Johnson puts him on desk duty and assigns another detective to go undercover to investigate a potential witness. Gabriel feels that Johnson is micromanaging the investigation and not giving him the trust he deserves as a experienced detective. Johnson, on the other hand, believes that Gabriel has grown too attached to the case and needs to take a step back in order to see the bigger picture.

As the investigation progresses, several more twists and turns emerge, including a witness who may have tampered with the evidence and a woman who appears to be connected to the case in unexpected ways. With the pressure mounting, Johnson must use all her skills as an interrogator to piece together what really happened on the night of the fire.

"Controlled Burn" is a tense and gripping episode of The Closer that highlights the show's strengths. The ensemble cast, led by the charismatic Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Johnson, is top-notch, and the writing is sharp and engaging. The investigation is complex and multi-layered, with plenty of surprises and red herrings to keep viewers guessing. Additionally, the episode delves into the personal dynamics of the Major Crimes Division, particularly the relationship between Johnson and Gabriel, which adds depth and emotional weight to the story.

Overall, "Controlled Burn" is a strong start to The Closer's fourth season, offering a thrilling and nuanced crime story that showcases the show's talented cast and writers. Fans of the show will surely be excited by this episode and eager to see where the season will go next.

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  • First Aired
    July 14, 2008
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (381)