Most police shows are full of drama, murder, and mind-boggling crimes and plot twists. I’m here to say that Brooklyn Nine-Nine does not have any of these things… and it is my favorite police show ever.
The reason that Brooklyn Nine-Nine isn’t a dramatic thriller is because it’s actually a comedy. The show is a mockumentary similar to The Office, but with its own unique spin. I have never been so entranced by such a mind-numbing comedy before, but this show has completely captured my attention and my heart.
Now I call the show mind-numbing because it is generally physical humor (people being clumsy, looking stupid, getting overdramatic with their emotions). The show is also very predictable, but like I mentioned before I’m not watching for plot twists. Instead, I watch this show because of its characters.
The characters on Brooklyn Nine-Nine bring life and humor to my screen. Each character has a distinct personality that keeps me coming back for more. Plus, considering this is a fairly straightforward comedy show, the characters are surprisingly complex. But my favorite part of the show are the relationships. Both friendships and romances are so full of tender moments that combat the show’s usual humor. (There’s also a couple on the show that makes me want to squeal just thinking about them.)
Overall, despite its tiresome predictability, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is so enticing and endearing that it’s captivated both my heart and the internet’s. In fact, when Fox announced it was canceling the show NBC quickly picked the show up after an internet outrage. And thank goodness they did because this show has made me so happy that I decided to take a break from watching it just to write this review.
(That’s a lie, I’m watching it right now. Why aren’t you????)