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“M.O.D.O.K.” isn’t quite a super(villain) comedy, but it is funny
M.O.D.O.K. – Hulu’s Marvel supervillain comedy – delivers its fair share of memorable gags, but blending heart and humor proves trickier.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: Joy in “Blackout”
The Nine-Nine gets a new member of the precinct as season 7 comes to a heartwarming close. Does a real crisis make an imaginary one feel that much more real, or does it heighten the slap-happy ingenuity? Either way, “Blackout” is a great season finale of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, coming off the heels of two excellent … Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: Joy in “Blackout”
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Holt Finally Melts in “Ransom”
Jake finally has to be the adult in the room in one of the best episodes of the season.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: There’s a heist in the (zeit)geist in “Valloweaster”
The Halloween Heist takes a decidedly bunny-like direction.
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”: the Gang Gets Ready for a Blessed Event
Jake & Amy finally announce their big news in a sweet episode about father-son bonding.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Takeback” Returns to the Familiar
Holt settles back into the role he was meant for & a friendship is renewed in a episode that briefly steps away from the precinct.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Ding Dong”, the Wuntch is Dead(?)
Madeline Wuntch haunts the Nine-Nine from beyond the grave.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Trying” Succeeds
An episode focusing on the difficulties of conception highlights some of the show’s best qualities.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: We Need to Talk About “Debbie”
Vanessa Bayer’s rogue cop breaks bad in a middling misfire for the season.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “The Jimmy Jab Games II” Is Fun for All
Relationship growth, payback, office wagers, and even a Greatest Showman abound.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Pimento” Goes Memento
Jason Mantzoukas loses his memory and steals the show. Well, this was a lot of fun. This week’s episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is all about how necessary it can be to clear the air with the people you spend most of your time around, how heavy a secret can weigh, and of course, why Christopher … Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Pimento” Goes Memento
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 Premiere: “Manhunter” and “Captain Kim”
NBC’s cop comedy returns with a two-parter premiere that proves their salvation of the show is no fluke. Welcome back to the 99th Precinct and a new season of Brooklyn 99! It’s the second season since the move from Fox to NBC, and while the last season was a tad uneven, Michael Schur and Dan … Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 Premiere: “Manhunter” and “Captain Kim”
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: “Sicko” and “The Suicide Squad” Offer Cannibalism, Kidnapping, and Commissioner Kelly
The Nine-Nine thwarts their latest administrative antagonist with the help of three previous ones in the season six finale.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: The Heist Returns In “Cinco de Mayo”
A self-aware sixth heist instalment of the fan favorite narrative can’t help but deliver diminishing rewards.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Time Is Of The Essence in “Ticking Clocks”
The Nine-Nine deals with an impending threat in an ambitious, 24-like real-time episode featuring guest star Sean Astin
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Bimbo” Exposes Holt’s Insecurities
A Holt/Kevin-centric episode uncovers new depths for the fan favourite couple.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Baby Bomb Debate in “Casecation”
Jake and Amy debate the pros and cons of kids in a well-structured episode.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: An Adoption GAP(E) in “Gintars”
Ike Barinholtz guest stars in this episode that tests the limits of Boyle’s parenting skills, but doesn’t really mine enough jokes out of its premise.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Golden Boy” Deserves To Be Hung On The Stairs
Lin-Manuel Miranda guest starts on a dull episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as Amy’s overachieving brother with whom she’s irrationally angry.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: ‘He Said, She Said’ Tackles #MeToo
Brooklyn Nine-Nine tackles sexual assault in an awards-worthy episode.