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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: Joy in “Blackout”

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The Nine-Nine gets a new member of the precinct as season 7 comes to a heartwarming close. Does […]

Clint Worthington Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: There’s a heist in the (zeit)geist in “Valloweaster”

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The Halloween Heist takes a decidedly bunny-like direction.

Beau North Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Ding Dong”, the Wuntch is Dead(?)

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Madeline Wuntch haunts the Nine-Nine from beyond the grave.

Beau North Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: We Need to Talk About “Debbie”

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Vanessa Bayer’s rogue cop breaks bad in a middling misfire for the season.

Beau North Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: “Sicko” and “The Suicide Squad” Offer Cannibalism, Kidnapping, and Commissioner Kelly

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The Nine-Nine thwarts their latest administrative antagonist with the help of three previous ones in the season six finale.

Joe Lipsett Posted on May 17, 2019August 10, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: The Heist Returns In “Cinco de Mayo”

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A self-aware sixth heist instalment of the fan favorite narrative can’t help but deliver diminishing rewards.

Joe Lipsett Posted on May 9, 2019August 7, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Time Is Of The Essence in “Ticking Clocks”

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The Nine-Nine deals with an impending threat in an ambitious, 24-like real-time episode featuring guest star Sean Astin

Joe Lipsett Posted on April 25, 2019August 7, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Bimbo” Exposes Holt’s Insecurities

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A Holt/Kevin-centric episode uncovers new depths for the fan favourite couple.

Joe Lipsett Posted on April 19, 2019August 6, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Baby Bomb Debate in “Casecation”

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Jake and Amy debate the pros and cons of kids in a well-structured episode.

Joe Lipsett Posted on April 12, 2019May 9, 2019

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: An Adoption GAP(E) in “Gintars”

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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.

Joe Lipsett Posted on March 14, 2019August 5, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Golden Boy” Deserves To Be Hung On The Stairs

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Lin-Manuel Miranda guest starts on a dull episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as Amy’s overachieving brother with whom she’s irrationally angry.

Joe Lipsett Posted on March 8, 2019August 5, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: ‘He Said, She Said’ Tackles #MeToo

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine tackles sexual assault in an awards-worthy episode.

Joe Lipsett Posted on March 1, 2019August 5, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: ‘The Honeypot’ Quietly Normalizes Queerness

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A solid mix of sweetness and sentimentality anchors Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s latest episode, discussing Captain Holt’s sexuality in refreshing ways.

Joe Lipsett Posted on February 22, 2019August 4, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Hair (And Mommy Issues) Dominate “The Crime Scene”

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Jake and Rosa go on their own to solve a single case in that rare Brooklyn Nine-Nine two-hander that showcases Stephanie Beatriz’s comedic talents.

Joe Lipsett Posted on February 15, 2019August 4, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Diminishing Returns for “A Tale Of Two Bandits”

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Doug Judy returns for a less than stellar season six showcase for Jake’s recurring foil.

Joe Lipsett Posted on February 8, 2019August 4, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Linetti’s Gone, But Her Statue Lives On in “Four Movements”

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Chelsea Peretti is front and center in Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s best episode of the season.NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch Looks […]

Joe Lipsett Posted on February 1, 2019August 3, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Tattler” Offers Origins and Exits

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine says goodbye to Gina Linetti in a thoroughly solid sendoff for Chelsea Peretti, even if the B-plots suffer a bit.

Joe Lipsett Posted on January 25, 2019August 3, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Hitchcock & Scully” Offers 80s-Inspired Chuckles

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“Hitchcock & Scully” offers some intermittent laughs as the origin story of Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s most colorful characters, but isn’t one of its finest eps.

Joe Lipsett Posted on January 18, 2019August 3, 2020

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