Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

"The law. Without the order."

8.2
Yr 2013
Status Ended
Comedy Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 85 /100

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is widely lauded as a comedic landmark, celebrated for its high laugh-rate, sharp writing, and an exceptional ensemble cast. Critics frequently praise the chemistry between Andy Samberg’s slapstick energy and Andre Braugher’s stoic, deadpan performance as Captain Holt. The series is often noted for successfully blending whimsical workplace humor with meaningful social commentary, effectively injecting levity into the standard police procedural format.

While the consensus remains overwhelmingly positive regarding its humor and character development, reception became more mixed toward the conclusion of its run. Some reviewers felt the later seasons signaled it was time for the show to end, and certain outlets noted that the humor could occasionally be inconsistent or struggle to balance its lighthearted tone with more serious subject matter.

“One of TV’s all-time best casts, an astonishingly high laugh-rate, and pioneering plots about inequality made the series a comedy landmark.”

“Brooklyn Nine-Nine works because it has a diverse cast of characters each with his or her own set of quirks.”

“Brooklyn Nine-Nine has more jokes than perps, and the comedy can careen wildly from clean to problematic.”

Transmission Paths

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Netflix
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US • UK • CA
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CA
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US
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CA
Why fans love it

Brooklyn Nine-Nine shifts the focus of the police procedural away from gritty crime solving and toward the interpersonal dynamics of a New York City precinct. The sitcom relies on the contrast between the rigid, professional expectations of the station and the eccentric personalities of the detectives stationed in Brooklyn. It functions as a workplace comedy where the office hierarchy serves as the primary setting for escalating humor.

The chemistry among the ensemble remains the show’s most consistent feature. Andre Braugher anchors the series as the stoic captain, providing a necessary foil to the impulsive behavior of his subordinates. By stripping away typical procedural tension, the writing prioritizes character-driven gags and rapid-fire dialogue. The result is a look at a professional environment that prioritizes team cohesion over high-stakes investigation.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 9
Longest run 152 eps
Andy Samberg
Andy Samberg
as Jake Peralta
152 episodes
Melissa Fumero
Melissa Fumero
as Amy Santiago
152 episodes
Terry Crews
Terry Crews
as Terry Jeffords
152 episodes
Joe Lo Truglio
Joe Lo Truglio
as Charles Boyle
152 episodes
Stephanie Beatriz
Stephanie Beatriz
as Rosa Diaz
152 episodes
Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher
as Raymond Holt
152 episodes
Dirk Blocker
Dirk Blocker
as Michael Hitchcock
152 episodes
Joel McKinnon Miller
Joel McKinnon Miller
as Norman Scully
152 episodes
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Chelsea Peretti as Gina Linetti 118 episodes Nicole J. Butler as Sylvia Dunnes 2 episodes Aida Turturro as Maura Figgis 2 episodes Dennis Haysbert as Bob Annderson 2 episodes Eva Longoria as Sophia Perez 4 episodes Lou Diamond Phillips as Jeff Romero 2 episodes Allison Tolman as Olivia Crawford 2 episodes Maya Rudolph as U.S. Marshal Karen Haas 2 episodes Bradley Whitford as Roger Peralta 4 episodes Reggie Lee as Dr. Ronald Yee 2 episodes Bertila Damas as Camila Santiago 2 episodes Phil Reeves as John Kelly 4 episodes Denell Johnson as Stu 2 episodes Toby Huss as Warden Granville 2 episodes David Haley as Ryan 2 episodes Alex Flash as Romero's Henchman 2 episodes Winston James Francis as Tank 2 episodes Ryan Babcock as Matthews (Skinhead) (uncredited) 2 episodes Cameron Esposito as Jocelyn Pryce 2 episodes Patton Oswalt as Fire Marshall Boone 2 episodes Mariano Mendoza as Muscle Inmate (uncredited) 3 episodes Mark Berry as Deputy Chief Gerber 2 episodes Jonathan Root as Agent Ryan Whealon 4 episodes James M. Connor as Deputy Commissoner Podolski 2 episodes Marilu Henner as Vivian Ludley 5 episodes Amy Okuda as Chiaki 2 episodes Tiffany Martin as Young Jenny Gildenhorn 2 episodes Allen Evangelista as Savant - Corey Park 2 episodes Christopher Michael as Desk Sergeant Hank 2 episodes Stephen Root as Lynn Boyle 4 episodes Sandra Bernhard as Darlene Linetti 3 episodes Benjamin Steinberg as Young Jake 2 episodes Chris Parnell as Geoffrey Hoytsman 2 episodes Tim Powell as Chief Garmin 2 episodes Skyler Yates as Lacey Jeffords 2 episodes Kelsey Yates as Cagney Jeffords 2 episodes Nick Cannon as Marcus 6 episodes Jamal Duff as Zeke 3 episodes Merrin Dungey as Sharon Jeffords 5 episodes Kevin Dorff as Hank 6 episodes Matt Walsh as Detective Lohank 3 episodes Mary Lynn Rajskub as Genevieve Mirren-Carter 5 episodes P.L. Brown as Judge Marinovich 3 episodes Neil Campbell as Larry Britches 3 episodes Seth Carr as Young Holt 3 episodes Ken Marino as Jason Stentley 5 episodes Kyra Sedgwick as Madeline Wuntch 12 episodes Paul Mabon as Officer Lou 5 episodes Will Hines as Carl Kurm 4 episodes Paul Adelstein as Seamus Murphy 3 episodes Kenny Stevenson as Officer Mark 4 episodes Mike Hagerty as Captain McGintley 3 episodes Dean Winters as Keith 'The Vulture' Pembroke 9 episodes Gina Gershon as Melanie Hawkins 4 episodes Vanessa Bayer as Officer Debbie Fogle 3 episodes Craig Robinson as Doug Judy 9 episodes Nicole Byer as Trudy Judy 3 episodes Christopher Gehrman as Sam Boyle 4 episodes Gabe Liedman as Dr. Oliver Cox 5 episodes Fred Armisen as Melipnos 4 episodes Winston Story as Bill Hummertrout 6 episodes Tim Meadows as Caleb John Gosche 4 episodes John C. McGinley as Frank O'Sullivan 4 episodes Jason Mantzoukas as Adrian Pimento 11 episodes Kyle Bornheimer as Teddy Wells 7 episodes Antonio Raul Garcia as Nikolaj Boyle 6 episodes Marc Evan Jackson as Kevin Cozner 18 episodes
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Keywords

new york city detective police workplace big city brooklyn, new york city nypd sitcom workplace comedy sharp amused
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 17, 2013
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
4,034