I Dont Find Brooklyn 99 Funny
Delightful show, No Laugh Tracks, Golden Content
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is definitely one of my favorite ever sitcom. It's a show of pure comedy with humorous stories that are naturally delivered by the lovely actors and actresses, but also with a consistent storyline which a lot of sitcoms lack. The other thing I've noticed which makes this show better is the exclusion of laugh tracks. Although, laugh tracks do, to a certain extent, seem to make shows more hilarious and to a point where even if you don't understand a joke, you'd laugh. But no, this show has no cheats like that and amuses viewers with original content. The show also does not rely on one-liners or simple jokes, and instead, make use of the characters' personalities and actions to entertain viewers, which is pretty smart. Some might think that entertainment with personalities do not last as they stay the same and eventually people would get tired of them. However, with the ongoing characters development, their personalities and stories are often changing, which makes the show so fresh all the time.
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Please don't cancel Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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This show is a masterpiece. I honestly don't know why and how it's underrated. Sure, I love a good sitcom like Friends, and although some might not agree, I actually find B99 more hilarious compared to those kind of shows.
Let's see:
- B99 doesn't need those fake cheap laugh sound effects after every joke / funny dialogue
- The dialogue is funny as hell and not corny. And the acting? Damn. I don't know how they can keep a straight face while doing those scenes, especially Andre.
- The diversity of the show. A black gay cop? Latina detectives? That's only the beginning.
- It's realistic. Not realistic in a sense that everything that happens there happens in real life (such as the comedic police situations). What I meant was, it doesn't need to be overly dramatic to get you hooked. The characters are all so mature, and they portray great friendship.
- Healthy relationships like what Jake and Amy have. Also, they do not promote nor show toxicity in any way.
I'm gonna be really sad if B99 wont be renewed for a 6th season, because it deserves so much more than that.
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Stick with it...
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I first saw a couple episodes of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" shortly after the series debuted. I didn't hate the shows....but I wasn't all that impressed. My daughter, in contrast, loved the show and talked about it for years. So, I decided to try it again...and I am so glad I did!
So what do I like about the show? The writing. Although the show often seem inconsequential and with some annoying characters, these characters are actually very complex. So, for example, although Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) comes off as very immature and annoying in some shows, over the course of the series, you see that there is so much more to him. The same goes for the rest of the cast...initially several come off poorly but over time they grow on you due to the writing.
What I really like about the writing is that although the show is a comedy and sometimes seems inconsequential, several plots during the course of the show had great depth and make you think....such as when Jake got out of prison and was suffering after-effects as well as the racial profiling episode with Terry. Overall, a very good show that deserved, in my case, a second chance.
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Genuinely funny, light hearted, fast paced comedy
I tend to have to find things in between a kids show and adult shows so the whole family can watch and not want to pull our hair out listening to Peppa Pig's annoying voice. 99 did the trick for us. We watched the entire 5 seasons over many months and were entertained. I found myself wanting to watch the next episode before it was family time... so I ended up watching some episodes twice.
Generally it is a bunch of cops trying to do their jobs. It's less about the situation and more about the dialogue and how it's delivered. The do come out with some serious situations every once in awhile but even then it's handled with the same comedic dialogue as most of the other shows. Very well done, will be waiting for more seasons.
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Hilarious!
I just started watching this show after my daughter talked me into it. I was laughing so hard I was crying sometimes. I love the characters, they play off each other perfectly and I have no idea how the Captain keeps a straight face all the time. Some shows just have it-that chemistry, good actors, good writing. This is one of those shows. I was sad to hear they cancelled it, but hopeful now that I hear another company picked it up. All I can hope for is the same experience as the show goes on.
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Absolutely Hilarious!
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is not only laugh out loud funny but it's one of the most underrated comedies of all-time! It's one of the rare comedies where every character on the show is almost as ridiculously funny as the others. It's also one of the rare shows where every season is just as hilarious as the one's before it. I can't say enough about how hilarious this show really is so just watch it for yourself!
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A delight from the start
Spoiler alert: this is one of my favorite shows. An incredible blend of lovable and hilarious characters. So much fun. So many laugh out loud moments. Even on a second full watch through I find myself laughing loudly in delight at this great gem of a show. It's a must watch IMO
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fun group
It's the 99th Precinct of the NYPD located in Brooklyn. It's a fun group led by Andy Samberg. He infuses everything with his irreverence. The writing is fun. The actors are fun. The characters are fun. It's fun.
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Good show
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If you like Andy Samberg chances are you'll enjoy this. The cast around him becomes great too in time. Even bit parts like Pimento and Judy are hilarious. I think they kind of overdid it with the heists eventually but that's a small complaint and those episodes were probably doing well ratings wise.
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Binged and enjoyed
This show is just good fun to watch good by yourself or with someone it's just enjoyable tv great stories and characters please do watch this show it's worth it
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
It is easy for me to say this is one of my favorite shows of all time. I decided to binge the first 7 seasons during the pandemic, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. This show provided me happiness in a time where it was hard to come by. I then watched season 8 live on NBC every Thursday night since August, and just like the first 7 seasons, season 8 was great. This show was perfect in everything they did, such as writing the characters, casting the roles, writing the stories for the episodes, and giving us a perfect ending. I am going to put a little more emphasis on casting the roles, it was some of the best casting I have ever seen, all the actors are perfect, they are literally born to play their character, and I was just so happy I was able to witness that.
Like I said, this is one of my favorite shows of all time, and I will be sad to see it end. But the way they ended it was the perfect way to do so. Thanks for providing me with so many laughs, and so many good moments during the pandemic, I will always be grateful.
NINE-NINE!
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Cool, cool, cool. Terry loves yogurt. Noice!
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One of the great sitcoms of the 2010's. Captain Holt has to be one of the best deadpan characters on tv. Episodes with his dog Cheddar are instant classics (Holt to an imposter dog straight faced: You're not cheddar, your just some common b**ch).
The last season had a couple episodes that were pretty hard to watch though. It wasn't necessarily the messaging, but more the delivery. Some of the above mentioned episodes felt like they were written by a 19 year old college student who just finished their first intro to sociology class. Definitely could have been a little more subtle instead of bludgeoning you over the head with familiar talking points.
I won't hold the last season over the shows head too much though since a) it's a comedy, so the show wasn't leading up to some big finale (*cough*game of thrones*cough) and b) there are still a few episodes in the last season that are classic Nine Nine.
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Very Funny, Great Cast, Great Characters
It may be too soon to say having not even finished their first season yet, but since i haven't seen an episode i didn't enjoy i think its safe to say this one is a keeper. The one issue i have is how short the episodes are, which means if you watch the trailer for the series you've already seen half of the first episode. There's a lot of great jokes particularly regarding the characters, each one with their own eccentric personalities, and one of the things i love about this show is that it doesn't have to play on racial stereotypes to be funny. Its got one of the most ethnically diverse casts out there but it doesn't even care because thats not who they are. for instance Terry Crews doesn't play the hardened streetwise character, he plays the hulkish desk sergeant who is absolutely terrified of guns. Seeing Terry Crews scream like a little girl and freak out trying to put a magical princess castle together is just priceless gold. Or Rosa, the extremely abrasive criminally adept cop who doesn't have an off switch for her intimidating nature. The conversations between her and the timid pushover Detective Boyle make for some great television.
"go to your happy place" "what is that? that sounds stupid."
There's also the expressionless, unreadable openly gay police captain who is anything but a gay stereotype, the sociopathically manipulative secretary who in her own words "thrives on dysfunctional relationships", and detective scully who is in every sense of the word a failure, smelly, lazy, unadept and just all around a horrible police officer. Andy Sandberg really is just the cherry on top of a great ensemble cast. He plays his normal goofy immature character, but he's not without his redeeming qualities. He embarrasses himself on more than one occasion but this causes people to underestimate him and his wit which he uses to actually solve crimes. This and his competitiveness with detective Santiago cause him to keep his successes just above his screw-ups, and if he didn't actually solve cases he'd probably be fired for goofing off on the job.
Overall i want to see Peralta learn some restraint and become a bit more devious, the competitive sexual tension between Peralta and Santiago become an even more competitive relationship and for Boyle to have a life changing experience when he finally sleeps with Rosa... Or just embarrass himself with a past due, overbearing attempt to become a man.
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I would give this show a 11 outta 10 if i could......
Truly a comedic masterpiece. Enjoy each and every episode. The Cast is perfectly en-sync and compliment each other. Andy Samberg a.k.a. Jake Peralta is the topping on the Nine-Nine Sundae (Without him the show just melts off).... He brings it all together. Melissa Fumero , Andre B. and Joe Lo T. (Along with Andy) are Amazing (Rather A-M-A-Z-I-N-G) at their roles and their characters seem to just envelope you into their roles and force you into binge watching the show from dusk to dawn. Whereas, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Chelsea Peretti play their characters to perfection adding to the hysteria the show gets you into.....
Love it....Love it.... Love the show...Never want the show to end...... Wish they keep renewing the series over and over again...
Three Cheers for the Entire team ... Even Scully and Hitchcock .... and the other extras who keep coming in at different times.
Keep up the Amazing work
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Best comedy on television
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The track record of cop comedies on television is not inspiring. While successful police dramas have ruled the airwaves for decades, the same cannot be said for cop shows that aim for laughs. There are some noticeable exceptions such as "Car 54, Where Are You?" and the very short-lived "Police Squad", but for the most part, it has been hard for show-runners to make crime a funny topic on TV. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" could have ended up being super broad like "Police Academy: The Series" or "Reno 911", but luckily creators Dan Goor and Michael Schur have made the decision to keep the show somewhat grounded in reality, allowing for viewers to relate to the characters without them becoming complete cartoons. In casting Andy Samberg as the lead, there was the risk of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" coming across too goofy. However, Samberg is at his career best here as Jake Peralta, a childish and immature detective who just happens to be very good at his profession. Samberg is great at delivering the most ridiculous and silly lines of dialogue without mugging for the camera in the way that some might expect a former "Saturday Night Live" performer to do. Half of what Peralta says is either completely juvenile or inappropriate, but because it never reaches cartoonish or mean-spirited heights, he remains likable and easy-to-root-for. The show may eventually reach a point where it may seem absurd that the character is able to keep his job, though that hasn't occurred yet.
If "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" had just been a vehicle for Samberg, the show might have become stale after a few episodes. Wisely, the decision was made to make an ensemble series. It's typical for an ensemble to have one or two characters that aren't quite as funny or interesting as the others, but amazingly, every single character on "Brooklyn-Nine Nine" is excellently performed. Andre Braugher, Chelsea Peretti, Joe Lo Truglio, Melissa Fumero, Stephanie Beatriz, and Terry Crews are all perfectly cast in their respective roles and each have moments where they shine in every single episode. Crews is absolutely hilarious as squad leader Terry Jeffords, especially when the writers are able to make great use out of both his physical strength and priceless facial reactions. In addition to the main ensemble cast, the reoccurring duo of Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller as Detectives Hitchcock and Scully, the two worst detectives in the department, are responsible for some of the best jokes of the series thus far. It's also worth noting the writers have made nice use of its guest stars including Craig Robinson, Andy Richter, Stacy Keach, and Dean Winters. Guest stars on sitcoms can be tricky and can often overshadow the episodes as a whole, but "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" almost always makes its guest stars fit organically into the plot in ways that never feel gimmicky or forced.
Although there have only been a dozen episodes so far and there is always the chance that the broadness the show-runners have been so good at keeping down may eventually kick in, the series now remains as strong and frequently hilarious as any comedy on television at the moment. There isn't a particular formula that the show gets hung up on every week and more often than not, there seems to be an effort to get in a decent amount of character development by sitcom standards. If Fox is smart enough to keep "Brooklyn-Nine Nine" on for a while, it will almost certainly develop a cult following. If the ratings don't improve and only one season gets produced, at least the series will probably hold the distinction of not having a bad episode in the bunch. 9/10
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Shows a lot of promise - a very likable new sitcom.
I'm confused by the reviewer (whose comment was featured on the IMDb page just now) who seemingly despised this program and wrote it off, apparently, because he or she felt Andre Braugher deserved better.
I find this review odd, because "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" - if nothing else - comes across as a very likable show.
Thankfully spared of talking-head interview segments that have dominated the American comedy scene since The Office, this show also thankfully features no laugh track. Thus, it both has the feel of an old-fashioned sitcom without the dated quality of one. It's actually quite a clever premise: it's a "cop show" but set in the workplace environment. This is a clever move as the show is able to subvert some of the stereotypical police procedural elements while also keeping stuff grounded and relatable by keeping the majority of the antics constrained to the police station.
The cast is talented all across the board. One thing you might find as the show grows is that Andy Samberg will become more subdued in his approach. I say this because as of now he is clearly the "star" of the show and, as such, he's often given a lot of LOUD dialogue -- but this also happened to the Leslie Knope character in "Parks and Recreation," and she ended up organically evolving into a much smarter and more likable character. I think once Brooklyn Nine-Nine finds its own footing and more firmly establishes its characters, things will settle into place. It's still a bit shaky but it's just the freshman season flaws. Very few comedy shows are at their best in their first seasons.
I'm enjoying this quite a lot so far - it's not must-see-TV or anything of the sort, but it's likable, entertaining and shows a lot of promise. The talented cast really elevates the material and the show manages to subvert cop show clichés and workplace TV comedy tropes without seeming overly cynical or snide about it. That's really the best word I can think of summing it up with: likable.
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It developed into something great and then shot itself in the foot.
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I understand the idea that Hollywood and Broadcast TV studios feel they need to show their support for one movement or another by writing scenes into their shows or movies to "wake us up." However, that mentality is going to splinter your audience into diverse camps that either support what you're trying to say or simply tune out because watching goes from enjoyment to annoyance.
The first 7 seasons took time but within 2 seasons the actors grew into their characters and an entertaining series was born that made you want to see the next episode until you found yourself binge watching.
Season 8 however broke the magic they created by forcing the actors to say and do things in an effort to show they're "with the club."
All I can say at this point is you broke the MAIN rule of ANY sitcom. People do NOT watch movies or television series in order to be educated. They WATCH these things to be entertained. The moment you try to educate you LOSE your audience. My suggestion to people just starting to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine is to watch up until Season 8 and then forget about it and enjoy what you DID see.
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10/10, A+++, Would watch 130+ Episodes Of Again
Brooklyn 99 is a smartly-written, consistently entertaining, emotionally engaging ensemble sit-com you can marathon that will not made you sad.
Think about that. Think about how rare that is. Think about the last time you binged a show with any decent sense of the absurd which didn't wind up having arcs that ambush!depressed you, when watched in close sequence. This show *will not make you sad*.
Brooklyn 99 will make you feel things, *deep* things, but bingeing is always ultimately an uplifting experience. Can Scrubs say that? Scrubs can *not say that. Can The Big Bang Theory? Friends? How I Met Your Mother? Can *Cheers*? They can not. This is a really special sort of show.
Characters who on episode one seem to be set up to be cardboard cut-outs gain their own arcs and developments and are all (...well, *almost* all; even this show has one or three notable villains - over its 7 seasons, so far - and two specific comic relief) enjoyably fleshed-out quite quickly. It stays away from the punching-down jokes, but never feels preachy, and it retains its priorities on what it's about; this is a show about New York cops, wacky but *largely* believably employable, doing their job while trying to keep their heads on straight, and achieving varying levels of success.
Wholesome, but never vapid; clever, but never inaccessible; surprising, but never stressful; dependable, but never static. Brooklyn 99 is top-notch TV, equally easy to marathon as it is to watch by the week. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but mostly you'll laugh - and on one certain episode (long-time viewers know the one) you'll feel your heart grow three sizes that day^.
It's earned multiple Golden Globes, and it well deserves them. This is the perfect nightcap to wash the taste of a serious drama that has you hooked but is wringing you out (shout-out to my boo, GoT; random reader, what's your poison?), out of your mind, before bed.
Comedy lightning, in a jar. NINE-NINE!!!
^Grinch reference unrelated; this was not a teaser, be advised.
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Uplifting, easy and definitely will be missed
This is one of those type of comedy shows that a lot of people have suggested me for a long time and it took me a while to finally give it a go.
Similar to most of other comedy series, a connection to the characters is usually the core of the show, I didn't immediately connect with them at first, but it quickly grows on you; the fast pace, the ridiculous yet well timed jokes, the fact that most situations are very far away from reality yet at the same time they managed to add a lot of realism with the day to day police work, the terms used, the crimes, the plot twists.. It's a ridiculous comedy, yet they put a lot of effort on the action scenes and I did saw on an interview they actually did their homework and research when it comes to how it is in fact the dynamic on a real life precinct.
Aside from that, as I mentioned before once you connect with the characters, you will realize that this is not only about police officers in strange situations throwing jokes at each other, it's about how individuals with a shared passion develop relationships when they are forced to spend hours and hours, sometime away from their loved ones for long periods of time, and characters like Boyle and Peralta truly show us what the meaning of how a friendship is developed.
Sure most situations are over the top, and the dramatic charge lacks a little bit, we have very few scenes where we are really touched by the action of someone but for the most part is fellowship and fun - and of course I do have to mention the plot twists; some are better, some are predictable but this is a constant on the show and it keeps you the tip of your toes.
The show has also a very strong point when it comes to statements, I won't give spoils but they are able to be probably one of the most inclusive and diverse groups in a comedy that I have ever seen, and the political messages conveyed are subtle yet they hit the spot, there's one particular episode involving Terry that touched me, it was one of those "out of character" moments that has the potential to bring you to tears.
I don't think the finale did justice to the show, it wasn't bad for sure and it seem to please most people according to the rating, for me it just felt as another normal episode of Brooklyn 99 - I didn't felt emotional about the goodbye I guess my expectations were high when it comes to how emotionally charged they would make it, and for me it felt a bit rushed so you don't have time to digest it.
Taking that aside, it's definitely worth the watch, you will have some good laughs on the journey and some happy tears here and there.
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Hilarious
So I watch a lot of American cop shows like Criminal Minds and Castle, but as much as I love them, sometimes I feel like they're hugely unrealistic and over-dramatised. Brooklyn Nine-nine is a play on those kind of cop shows and it does it spectacularly. Also it even has a more realistic feel than the other cop shows.
The writing is genius and the acting is spot on. I haven't seen a show this good in a while. It's funny, clever and endearing. I saw it on the Golden Globes and I'd seen a trailer for it and I was incredibly skeptical when I watched it thinking it'd be one of the awful American spoofs they do. But I was highly surprised making me love it even more!
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An incredibly funny show that kept getting funnier
Easily the best new series of the fall 2013 season, B99 is a wickedly funny ensemble comedy with a first rate cast. The series has a wacky, manic sense of humor that often leaves me breathless from laughter.
The actors were terrific and as silly as the series was, it took its crazy characters seriously and gave them depth.
It was consistently hilarious for its full run. Highly, highly recommended.
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Seasons 1-7 were great
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Season 8 was just awful. The only good episode was the one with Doug Judy. The rest were so heavy handed and self righteous that it didn't even feel like the same show. I even agree with a lot of what they were saying but they did it in such an obnoxious "look how woke we are" way that it felt like I was being preached to instead of watching a hilarious tv show. 1/10 stars for season 8. Watch season 1-7 for good laughs.
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Love Samberg & Braugher!
Who would think of this duo would be the best part of the series. Saturday Night Live's Adam Samberg plays Jake Peralta, a cop in Brooklyn, New York. The precinct gets a new captain played by Emmy winner and Homicide: Life on the Streets actor Andre Braugher who plays the straight man to Samberg's Peralta. Braugher is great in his role and one the reasons to watch and the other is Andy Samberg. I hope this show lasts the season. It isn't filmed in front of a live audience. It's more like other sitcoms today where they film in a studio and on location. It's good to have a sitcom in New York City than another crime drama. Audiences need to laugh more these days.
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Cop Shows: Prepare to be Mocked!
Equal parts Mockumentary-style Comedy + Cop Show = A perfect parody of detective shows. The star detective (played by Samberg) winningly carries the lead with charm (if not grace), but as part of a true ensemble cast, carefully crafted iconic roles played well, and all won me over in the first episode. The surprisingly gay new police chief is a riot for how he takes his zany team in stride, breaking character to enjoy their antics, while maintaining a strict iron-faced facade. Rosa, in particular, stands out as 'scary cop' - Stephanie Beatriz will be a breakout star with this role - you can't get enough of her...and if she and Clumsy Mousy Charles get together or even just continue to dance around it, they'll be the best, most hilarious parody of a Will They/Won't They ever!
The producers claim to be channeling Barney Miller - a far-fetched chutzpadik claim for people who did NOT produce THAT 70s Show, because rarely have current television producers captured that classic 70s overt brand of comedy, but Brooklyn Nine-Nine has indeed! There's a bit of a Naked Gun feel to it as well, what with the vaguely idiotic running gags and horseplay, but Jake Peralta is sharper (and more competitive) than Frank Drebin - leaving Charles to play the fool for him. When Peralta solves crime, it's not accidental - but neither can you take it very seriously, as even the arrest is more of an SNL skit than a semblance of a cop show arrest. I watched the pilot more out of curiosity (and Samberg fan-girl-ing) then out of any hope I would add this to my roster, but wonder of wonders, this thing actually works! Creative and original "detective" comedy - I'll be watching.
I'd recommend this to BOTH people who can't stand cop/detective shows and just want to look down their nose whilst laughing at them, AND to people who love cop/detective shows, so they can learn just how stereotypical, cliché and canned their favorites are.
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Popcorn worthy
You'll fall in love with characters, their personalities and everything they do.
After you are done watching it you'll take 10 tests "which Brooklyn nine-nine characters are you" and you'll be happy with any result.
It's light humor, but they are not scared of getting serious and covering tough subjects in a tasteful way.
Savor it cause im sure you'll be sad when you finish it.
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