Also also, this is a pretty diverse cast, in a cheerful, no-nonsense way. Also, it’s kind of awesome that you have a gay character where the gayness isn’t his entire deal. And I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoy the interplay between the great Andre Braugher’s resolute deadpan and Andy Samberg’s manic energy. The scenes where Jake Learns His Lesson are a bit wince-inducing, but also charming in their earnestness. Ensuring that his team works as a team is important, and Jake’s showboating maverick tendencies undermine that. Holt, you see, is an openly gay police officer, and after a lifetime of discrimination despite a stellar record, has been given command of his own precinct. Jake keeps trying to clown at, along or through the rules – until he figures out why it’s so important to Holt that the precinct be perfect. It drives Jake crazy that he isn’t allowed to do whatever he wants so long as he’s putting away bad guys – at which, to be fair, he seems to be really good. The two butt heads immediately over whether Jake wears a tie, and Holt puts him in his place quietly but firmly. Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) is a deep-voiced, deadpan straight arrow who has no time for Jake’s seat-of-the-pants oafishness. He’s used to having a drunk and apathetic boss, but there’s a new sheriff in town. Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) is a talented man-child, a detective at Brooklyn’s Ninety-ninth Precinct. ![]() It lays out its main themes and conflicts briskly, and then gets on with the job of making you laugh. The show is confident and breezy right out of the gate, trusting in its crackerjack ensemble and unashamed sincerity right from the off. ![]() It’s a delight, but be warned that there are a few kinks to iron out along the way. ![]() Its ensemble is fantastic and every single member of its cast has chemistry with every single other member. Brooklyn Nine Nine is a sweet, beautifully-observed workplace comedy.
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