Andy Flynn (The Closer)
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Andrew Flynn | |
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First appearance | The Closer (Pilot) |
Last appearance | Major Crimes (current character) |
Created by | Tony Denison |
In-universe information | |
Nickname | Andy |
Gender | Male |
Title | Detective Lieutenant I |
Occupation | LAPD Lieutenant, Major Crimes Former Detective Robbery/Homicide Division |
Family | Sandra (ex-wife) Sharon Raydor (wife, 2017, widowed) |
Children | Nicole Flynn (daughter) Andrew Flynn, Jr ( son ) Ricky Raydor (stepson) Emily Raydor (stepdaughter) Rusty Beck (adoptive stepson) |
Detective Lieutenant Andrew Flynn is a fictional character, originally featured on
In-universe
Career history
Originally a member of the LAPD Robbery/Homicide Division
Personality
An influential man, Flynn has the ability to persuade fellow detectives and officers into taking his side on political and LAPD-related matters.[1] He originally preferred to take the easy way out when it comes to solving crimes, which led to mistakes. When in trouble, he often tries to talk his way out of it by asking and answering a series of rhetorical questions which inevitably make things worse. Flynn can sometimes be disloyal and sometimes fails to keep his word. He has difficulty keeping secrets, and he perpetually has a toothpick in his mouth.[1] Flynn has a fiery temper but can be protective of his co-workers and his daughter, Nicole.
Personal life
After then-Captain Taylor accused him of botching an old case, Flynn began to realize that his commanding officer was not as loyal as he previously thought.
Angered by Taylor's accusations, Flynn decided that he wanted to permanently join Johnson's team after she defends him in the matter.
While Flynn initially had a rocky relationship with Captain Sharon Raydor, the two became close friends and he took her to his daughter's wedding and the Nutcracker. However, the two maintained they were just friends to his daughter Nicole despite Rusty Beck pointing out just how often they have dinner. Flynn and Raydor seemed surprised by this and Sharon asked Rusty about it, and he told her they're "not dating" several times a month. In Season 4's episode Snitch, Flynn decides to ask Sharon out on a proper date, which she accepts. In Hostage of Fortune, they inform Chief Taylor of their relationship. In the Season 5 premiere, they discuss moving in together and look at houses in the following episodes. In Family Law, Flynn sells his house and moves into Sharon and Rusty's condo.
In "White Lies, Part 3", Andy suffers a heart attack. He is shown to have survived in "Heart Failure" and is on desk duty until he is cleared by his doctor.
In Dead Drop, Flynn proposes to Sharon, and in the next episode it's announced that they are officially engaged. They are married in "Sanctuary City, Part 5."
In "Conspiracy Theory, Part 4," Sharon's
In the "By Any Means" four-part arc, Andy struggles with his grief over Sharon's death and the return of Phillip Stroh. Determined to keep his word to Sharon that he will protect Rusty, Andy returns to work early and struggles to balance protecting Rusty and being too overprotective. Now the second-in-command of Major Crimes, Andy becomes determined to kill Stroh, even if he is surrendering to ensure Rusty's safety.
After Stroh is killed by Rusty, Provenza is given permanent command of Major Crimes and Julio takes a promotion to Lieutenant and a transfer to the Criminal Intelligence Division. Andy remains the second-in-command of Major Crimes and announces an intention to take over Julio's old desk once he finishes out his interrupted bereavement leave.
Awards and decorations
The following are the medals and service awards fictionally worn by Lieutenant Flynn.[6] It is incorrectly thought that the top ribbon depicts the red white and blue LAPD Liberty Award, however, this ribbon is only award to K-9 officers. The ribbon must represent the 1984 Olympics which has the same color and patterning, but with the addition of a gold emblem on top of the white center. The same ribbon is also found on Assistant Chief Russell Taylor's uniform.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "TNT The Closer: Squad Profiles". Turner Networks. Archived from the original on 2008-08-10. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
- ^ "Batter Up" (1-8) James Duff & Arvin Brown August 1, 2005
- ^ "Fatal Retraction" (1-12) Wendy West and Roger Wolfson, Gloria Muzio August 29, 2005
- ^ "To Protect & to Serve" (2-5) Adam Belanoff & Elodie Keene July 10, 2006
- ^ Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the originalon 2012-05-27. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
- ^ "Screenshot of Andy Flynn's uniform Season 7 The Closer".