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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

The law. Without the order.

2013–2021Ended8 seasons153 episodes~22 min/epTV-14Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.

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Where can I watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Brooklyn Nine-Nine streaming on Netflix and Peacock and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Brooklyn Nine-Nine?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine earns 10 badges, led by Modern classic and Top 5% of shows.

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  • Reception
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  • Cast

Reception

Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine worth watching?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Midcredits score is the 97th percentile of all shows, from 430K ratings across 2 sources. 93% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

97th percentile

Better received than 97% of shows

97th percentile among Comedy97th percentile among 2010s
Acclaim (how much people like it)94th
Approval (how many liked it)97th

Acclaim

Universally Loved: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

83 /100

94th percentile of all shows

96th percentile among Comedy94th percentile among 2010s

Rating distribution

Ratings pile up at 9–10 with almost no detractors — near-universal love.

Approval

How many liked it

93% liked it

97th percentile of all shows

98th percentile among Comedy97th percentile among 2010s
93% rated it 7–107% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

99th percentile

426K ratings across platforms

99th percentile among Comedy99th percentile among 2010s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 23% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

A workplace comedy about a team of quirky, immature detectives who grow into a found family over eight seasons.

Fans praised

  • Exceptional ensemble chemistry and comic timing
  • Fast-paced, witty dialogue without a laugh track
  • Genuinely heartwarming character growth and relationships

Detractors panned

  • Final season devolves into preachy political lectures
  • Forced social messaging destroys the comedic tone
  • Woke pandering replaces organic humor with cringey earnestness

What stands out

Acting90

Perfectly cast ensemble with standout deadpan from Braugher and manic energy from Samberg

Characters90

Deeply lovable, multidimensional characters with clear arcs and running gags

HumorDivisive85

Laugh-out-loud funny in early seasons; later seasons polarizing

Dialogue85

Snappy, quotable, and delivered with razor timing

Pacing80

Brisk 22-minute episodes; bingeable momentum

Originality75

Refreshing spin on cop-show clichés; later seasons lose uniqueness

Plot and storyDivisive60

Formulaic case-of-the-week structure; strong seasonal arcs like Halloween heists

EndingDivisive55

Series finale satisfies fans but season 8 arc frustrates many

Preferred by

No notable difference between any of the groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 1 point apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 7 points apart
  • Critics vs users 4 points apart
  • US vs non-US 6 points apart

Episodes

8 seasons

Season 8 · 2021 · 9 episodes · 6.7 average across 9 rated episodes

  • S8E1

    The Good Ones

    Aug 12, 202122 minTMDB rating 6.5
  • S8E2

    The Lake House

    Aug 12, 202122 minTMDB rating 6.6
  • S8E3

    Blue Flu

    Aug 19, 202122 minTMDB rating 6.5
  • S8E4

    Balancing

    Aug 19, 202122 minTMDB rating 6.5
  • S8E5

    PB&J

    Aug 26, 202122 minTMDB rating 6.9
  • S8E6

    The Set Up

    Aug 26, 202122 minTMDB rating 6.4

Watch experience

What is Brooklyn Nine-Nine like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, light and charged — an even-paced watch that leaves you feeling good.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
JoyfulWarmAbsurd
Heaviest: middle
Register
WarmPlayful
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.Case of the week plus an arcNew arc each season
ToneThe show is a warm, fast-paced comedy that treats its characters with affection while gently satirizing police culture and workplace dynamics.
The rideThe series swings between manic comedy and genuine emotional beats, but its dominant register is joyfully warm and absurdist, with occasional dramatic arcs providing contrast across seasons.
StructureEach episode follows a conventional beginning-middle-end structure.
Episode formatEach episode features a case-of-the-week with a B or C plot, but recurring character arcs and relationships (e.g., Jake and Amy) bridge episodes and seasons.
Season formatWhile the show is mostly episodic with sitcom resets, each season features a small set of overarching character arcs (e.g., Jake's relationship with his father, the Jake-Amy will-they-won't-they), though these are resolved within a single season and don't carry over.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
Feel-goodFun
Why it leaves you this wayViewers leave with a warm, happy feeling, entertained by the witty banter and heartfelt moments.
How it ends · evidence
Happy ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Comedy
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12% (this title): Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% (this title) · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Comedy: Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony. · Buddy comedy: A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).

12% of shows fit this archetype

Why this archetypeTypical episode: a comedic police case solved by the ensemble, with character banter and growth.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfFriendship
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31% (this title): Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% (this title) · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27%: Identity 20% · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% (this title) · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Bonds

FriendshipCommunity: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Intimate stakes: Consequences reach a person or a household.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeThe show centers on the bonds forged among a disparate group of detectives, celebrating friendship, support, and the family you choose.
StanceThe show celebrates found family, professional competence, and personal growth, treating its characters with affection rather than irony.

The world

ContemporaryInstitutionalUrbanStylized realism
JazzSupportive music · original score
SettingThe 99th Precinct police station in Brooklyn, its bullpen, and surrounding streets
MusicThe show is famous for its peppy jazz-funk theme and frequent diegetic musical cues.

Content guide

Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine okay for kids?

TV-14

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is rated TV-14. As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at moderate (36/100), sexual content at mild (35/100), language at moderate (38/100), drug and alcohol content at moderate (42/100) and frightening material at mild (24/100). Overall it is heavier than 21% of TV-14 shows.

Ratings in 23 other countries
  • UK15
  • AustraliaM
  • Germany12
  • France10
  • Ireland15
  • South Korea15
  • Brazil14
  • Austria14
  • Czechia15+
  • Denmark11
  • FinlandK12
  • Hungary16
  • IndiaU
  • ItalyT
  • MexicoB
  • Netherlands6
  • PhilippinesG
  • Poland16
  • Portugal12AP
  • RO15
  • SingaporeM18
  • Spain12
  • Switzerland16
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 20% of all showsHeavier than 21% of TV-14 shows
Violence & Gore
Moderate
typical for a TV-14 show
heavier than 28%
Sex & Nudity
Mild
typical for a TV-14 show
heavier than 42%
Profanity
Moderate
typical for a TV-14 show
heavier than 45%
Alcohol & Drugs
Moderate
typical for a TV-14 show
heavier than 66%
Frightening / Intense
Mild
light for a TV-14 show
heavier than 21%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is drug and alcohol content, heavier than 66% of TV-14 shows.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Brooklyn Nine-Nine have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Brooklyn Nine-Nine?

Cast

Andy Samberg won the Globe for this show.

Andy Samberg
as Jake Peralta
Globe win: Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or MusicalTop draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Stephanie Beatriz
as Rosa Diaz
SAG nominee: Screen Actors Guild Award nomination — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesTop draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Terry Crews
as Terry Jeffords
SAG nominee: Screen Actors Guild Award nomination — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesTop draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Melissa Fumero
as Amy Santiago
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Joe Lo Truglio
as Charles Boyle
SAG nominee: Screen Actors Guild Award nomination — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Andre Braugher
as Raymond Holt
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Dirk Blocker
as Hitchcock
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.
Joel McKinnon Miller
as Scully
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.
Chelsea Peretti
as Gina Linetti
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Marc Evan Jackson
as Kevin Cozner
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.

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