Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC , FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 17, 2013
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
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Critic Reviews

  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 17, 2013
    60
    The humor quotient in the pilot proves to be a mixed bag. The laugh lines come, but they're fairly inconsistent. Still, when they do hit--particularly during a canvassing door-knock scene that includes a Fred Armisen cameo--it's easy to see Brooklyn Nine-Nine's potential to develop into a good, maybe even great, prime-time comedy.
  2. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Marisa LaScala
    Sep 17, 2013
    60
    It’s to this busy show’s credit that the pilot doesn’t feel disjointed. All of these disparate parts are working more or less harmoniously.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Sep 16, 2013
    60
    Mild, affable and familiar, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a show the whole family can snicker at.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Michael Starr
    Oct 3, 2013
    50
    All in all, it’s just plain unarresting, which is too bad.
  6. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Tyler Huckabee
    Sep 26, 2013
    50
    It works in measures, but the tragedy here is that Samberg's leash is too short.
  7. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Sep 13, 2013
    50
    While there's a nice ensemble cast, Mr. Samberg is meant to steal the show and he does--although not often in a good way.... But the nearly laugh-less pilot of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is like one of those SNL sketches that doesn't work but you don't mind too much because it's possible the next sketch will be hilarious.
  8. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 11, 2013
    50
    Not as wacky as “Police Squad” or as droll as “Barney Miller,” Brooklyn occupies a comedic no-man’s land--affecting an irreverent tone seemingly designed to keep as many people out as it invites in.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best TV Season of 2013
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#16 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#20 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 450 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 391 out of 450
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 450
  3. Negative: 34 out of 450
  1. runnerLA
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    One of the better pilots I've seen in a long time. Cast is great and they already have a rapport in only one episode. I laughed out loudOne of the better pilots I've seen in a long time. Cast is great and they already have a rapport in only one episode. I laughed out loud several times, which was nice after sitting through the train-wreck of Dads. If you like Parks & Rec, 30 Rock, The Office (meaning smart, well-written, well-acted shows) then you will enjoy this as well. It fits well with New Girl and Mindy. Oh, and referring to another review on here, in what universe is a gay black cop a stereotype?… Full Review »
  2. Vidmeister
    Sep 21, 2013
    0
    Samberg is annoyingly smug in his delivery, demanding a laugh out of every syllable he spews. It needs to dial down the hideous snarkSamberg is annoyingly smug in his delivery, demanding a laugh out of every syllable he spews. It needs to dial down the hideous snark all-around. Barney Miller was the last good urban cop show. This is a steamy pile.… Full Review »
  3. bob516
    Sep 19, 2013
    6
    Seems like it is right on the line between the typical network sitcom and something really creative and interesting. I hope future episodes doSeems like it is right on the line between the typical network sitcom and something really creative and interesting. I hope future episodes do not fall into the trap of the easy jokes we have seen many times before. If this evolves into a really intelligent comedy, I will up my rating, and keep on watching.… Full Review »
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