Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine centers on the detectives of New York City's 99th precinct, where police work collides with sitcom-style absurdity. Jake Peralta is a talented but immature detective whose offhand humor and rule-bending create headaches and laughs. The team includes Amy Santiago, an ambitious planner who loves procedures; Terry Jeffords, a gentle powerhouse balancing family and duty; Charles Boyle, an earnest friend and foodie; and Rosa Diaz, a guarded, fierce investigator. When their new commanding officer arrives, the squad faces higher expectations and steadier leadership, prompting shifts in how they work together. Each episode mixes case-of-the-week mysteries with ongoing character growth, keeping stakes manageable while emphasizing relationships and workplace dynamics.

Created by Daniel J. Goor and Michael Schur, Brooklyn Nine-Nine premiered in 2013 on Fox before later moving networks. The single-camera comedy features Andy Samberg leading an ensemble cast that includes Melissa Fumero, Terry Crews, Joe Lo Truglio, and Stephanie Beatriz.

Performances and writing earned industry recognition, most notably Andy Samberg's Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2014. The series also received multiple nominations across television award shows, highlighting praise for its ensemble work and comedic writing.

The show built a devoted fan base that pushed back after a 2018 cancellation, prompting a successful campaign that helped bring the series back, a rare outcome in modern TV. Its mix of sharp humor and accessible warmth, plus visible LGBTQ and racial diversity in lead roles, made it a touchstone for discussions about inclusion in mainstream comedies and spawned a handful of recurring lines and moments fans quote often.

Critics generally praised Brooklyn Nine-Nine for balancing sitcom silliness with grounded emotional beats, earning strong audience ratings and a vote average of 8.22/10 from 3,774 votes. Recurrent themes include workplace camaraderie, the costs and rewards of leadership, and identity issues handled with humor and respect, so the show can be funny and thoughtful without becoming heavy-handed.