Brooklyn Nine-Nine is without a doubt the funniest cop show we have today. To be fair, there really aren’t a lot of those running at the moment. Even historically, there had been very few critically acclaimed funny cop sitcoms. There was the Andy Griffith Show, Barney Miller, Police Squad!, and Reno 911. However, there are certain aspects of Brooklyn Nine-Nine separating it from the rest.
The show is run by a diverse ensemble. There’s the genius and childish Jake Peralta, the buff and likeable Terry Jeffords, the compulsive Amy Santiago, the earnestly loyal Charles Boyle, the tough Rosa Diaz, the quirky Gina Linetti, the charming Captain Raymond Holt, and the bungling duo of Scully and Hitchcock.
What makes this cast truly funny are their flaws. Jake and his poor financial decisions, Charles’ obscurity, Amy’s lack of emotions, Captain Holt’s inability to respond to social norms, Amy’s neediness for approval, Terry’s image problem, Gina’s ineptitude, and the overall uselessness of Scully and Hitchcock.
In the cast, only Andy Sandberg and Terry Crews are known for their comedy but the chemistry among the characters is undeniable. This has led to countless hilarious scenes, running jokes, traditions, and plot twists that pin the audiences to the floor while laughing.
While the show veers away from dark crimes, the injustices the team fights are usually lighthearted felonies that bring out the characters’ quirks. Besides their tasks, it’s their in-office interactions that make each episode special and worth watching.
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