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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 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

Watchmen Recap: “She Was Killed By Space Junk”

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An old character from the comics arrives reinvented, as we see the other half of the story thus […]

Clint Worthington Posted on November 3, 2019November 3, 2019

Mindhunter Season 2 Review: Returning to the Scene of the Crime

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David Fincher’s haunting, revolutionary Netflix show returns for a sophomore glimpse into the dark core of the American soul.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 18, 2019August 18, 2019

When They See Us Review: Forcing Our Gaze On Injustice

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Ava DuVernay tells the tale of the Central Park Five in a stirring but unsubtle miniseries.

Sarah Gorr Posted on May 31, 2019August 11, 2020

Cannes Review: “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil” Delivers Blood-Soaked Korean Action

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Lee Won-Tae piles on the cheese in this pulpy gangster thriller that rewards mightily, if you’re in the right mood.

Matt Cipolla Posted on May 25, 2019July 2, 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 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: ‘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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