Ep 5. To Protect and To Serve

Detective Brenda Leigh Johnson returns on The Closer season 2 episode 5, "To Protect and To Serve." In this episode, we see a group of bank robbers wreaking havoc on the streets of LA. They are armed, extremely dangerous and have already killed three people.

Detective Johnson and the team of detectives are tasked with tracking down these criminals. But there's a catch- one of the members of the bank robbery gang happens to be the child of a wealthy businessman. As a result, the businessman has called in favors from the LAPD, including from Chief Pope, to ensure that his son is kept safe.

As the team of detectives tries to catch the bank robbers, they must navigate a series of political landmines. The wealthy businessman repeatedly pressures the police department to focus on capturing the other members of the gang, insisting that his son is "just a kid who got caught up in the wrong crowd." Meanwhile, Chief Pope tries to keep both the businessman and his own officers happy, all while dealing with his own reservations about the case.

Ultimately, the team of detectives must balance their moral duty to serve and protect with the political and social realities around them. Detective Johnson works to ensure that justice is served for all involved, despite the significant challenges they face.

The episode features standout performances from all of The Closer's talented cast, as they navigate difficult ethical and emotional terrain. It also serves as a reminder of the unique challenges that law enforcement officers often face in their work, particularly in episodes that intersect with politics, money, and power. The Closer season 2 episode 5 is a gripping, well-paced episode that will keep viewers engaged from the opening scene to the final credits.