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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: Holt Finally Melts in “Ransom”

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Jake finally has to be the adult in the room in one of the best episodes of the season.

Beau North Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

“My Spy” is a Better Action Film Than a Family Comedy

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Dave Bautista teams up with a tot to protect and serve in this half-hearted action comedy released too little, too late.

Theo Estes Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 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

“Coffee & Kareem” is Bitter on the Palate

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Netflix’s latest buddy cop comedy is a dated, hateful mess that doesn’t deserve the screentime.

Michael Snydel Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “The Jimmy Jab Games II” Is Fun for All

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Relationship growth, payback, office wagers, and even a Greatest Showman abound.

Beau North Posted on February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Pimento” Goes Memento

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Jason Mantzoukas loses his memory and steals the show. Well, this was a lot of fun. This week’s […]

Beau North Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 Premiere: “Manhunter” and “Captain Kim”

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NBC’s cop comedy returns with a two-parter premiere that proves their salvation of the show is no fluke. […]

Beau North Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Guy Pearce Slums It In “Disturbing the Peace”

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A limp. microbudget Texas actioner that gives whole new meaning to the term “lone-star state.”

Douglas Laman Posted on January 14, 2020January 16, 2020

Cannes Review: “Oh Mercy!” Fumbles Its Arthouse Murder Mystery

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Arnaud Desplechin shifts gears with an all-too-straightforward cop drama mired in cliche.

Matt Cipolla Posted on May 23, 2019July 2, 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

The Highwaymen Review: Bonnie & Clyde Cop Chase Runs Out of Gas

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Recounting the tale of the men who hunted down Bonnie and Clyde, The Highwaymen is far too trite and hokey for its own good.

Matt Cipolla Posted on March 25, 2019August 5, 2020

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: ‘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

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