Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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Season 8
  • Network: NBC , FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 17, 2013
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 13 out of 33
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  1. tbass1990
    Aug 22, 2021
    2
    shattered. It's really hard to be funny for 8 seasons, but up until this season B99 was doing well. So far, the season is very weird and now your favourite TV show is filled this politics, as if we hadnt had enough of it. Really unfortunate way to bow out.
  2. azadi
    Aug 27, 2021
    1
    As a black person who use to love this show I found this new season to be condescending and filled of black stereotypes. I use to really love all the characters on the show but they really changed them for this new season. The Politics of this season are heavy handed to point of screaming them at you.
  3. Fernsjjf
    Aug 31, 2021
    4
    They Really Lost Their Touch, It Is Not Funny Anymore, And It Is Not Really To Watch It.
  4. reflexreaction
    Aug 25, 2021
    5
    Granted I’ve only seen the first 3 episodes but the ultra woke and preachy gospel tone leaves a sour taste. Not surprised the “critics” are loving this over the top politically correct fanfare. I get they want to send the right message but they’ve destroyed the show with their absolute focus on a single political topic. Which, FYI, is less relevant outside of the third world unitedGranted I’ve only seen the first 3 episodes but the ultra woke and preachy gospel tone leaves a sour taste. Not surprised the “critics” are loving this over the top politically correct fanfare. I get they want to send the right message but they’ve destroyed the show with their absolute focus on a single political topic. Which, FYI, is less relevant outside of the third world united shtates. I’m honestly surprised Apple haven’t picked this show up already LOL.… Expand
  5. gameboysinthew
    Jan 26, 2022
    0
    Very unfortunate to see a once amazing show lose its way due to outside pressures. The show had previously grappled with policing issues in a much more tasteful way. This season felt like a preach session with a basic message that overwhelmed the little comedy that was left. Compared to other shows, this season definitely holds up. But considering what came before, this was a pitiful wayVery unfortunate to see a once amazing show lose its way due to outside pressures. The show had previously grappled with policing issues in a much more tasteful way. This season felt like a preach session with a basic message that overwhelmed the little comedy that was left. Compared to other shows, this season definitely holds up. But considering what came before, this was a pitiful way to end things.… Expand
  6. f1ng3r5
    Oct 12, 2021
    1
    Woke politics infects and ruins yet another great show. Does anyone actually like all the lectures from the scummy spoiled bigots in Hollywood?
  7. Freedomfighter2
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    What was an unrealistically goofy and silly cop show was apparently perceived as a copaganda, so what did the creators do ?

    They decided to forgo and comedy in this comedy show and go full on preachy and heavy handed about how police are evil and all of the worlds problems can be solved if we just got rid of them. They continuously keep trying to shove this message down the viewers    What was an unrealistically goofy and silly cop show was apparently perceived as a copaganda, so what did the creators do ?

    They decided to forgo and comedy in this comedy show and go full on preachy and heavy handed about how police are evil and all of the worlds problems can be solved if we just got rid of them. They continuously keep trying to shove this message down the viewers throats the whole time.    … Expand
  8. MicroCritic
    Aug 17, 2021
    3
    What was once a whimsical comedy about a bunch of very unrealistic cops has somehow turned into a preachy, angry and ultimately unfunny show where the writers clearly have an ax to grind (too much parking tickets?) and desperately try to hitch a ride on the "defund the police" bandwagon. If you hate cops so much, why keep on making this show?

    And no, I'm not a cop. Just a guy who    What was once a whimsical comedy about a bunch of very unrealistic cops has somehow turned into a preachy, angry and ultimately unfunny show where the writers clearly have an ax to grind (too much parking tickets?) and desperately try to hitch a ride on the "defund the police" bandwagon. If you hate cops so much, why keep on making this show?

    And no, I'm not a cop. Just a guy who eyerolled a lot when watching the last few seasons of B99.    … Expand
  9. brocktarogar
    Aug 16, 2021
    4
    Preachy, heavy-handed, in your face and down your throat lecturing. 99 was already on thin-ice because of similar episodes in the past that cast aside any comedic-facade and instead decide to flat out tell the audience if they don't think a certain way they are the problem.

    In the early seasons the show cleverly wove comedy and social commentary together in a seam-less blend that    Preachy, heavy-handed, in your face and down your throat lecturing. 99 was already on thin-ice because of similar episodes in the past that cast aside any comedic-facade and instead decide to flat out tell the audience if they don't think a certain way they are the problem.

    In the early seasons the show cleverly wove comedy and social commentary together in a seam-less blend that encouraged the viewer to think about social issues from perhaps a different perspective. In an about face, season 8 starts off with dismissing the entire police system and blaming it as corrupt and the reason for any injustice happening anywhere on the planet.

    Being chastised by a television show that frames the problems of society in a bizarre one-sided view that dismisses any faults of the parties engaging with the police is incredibly off-putting. The show's entire cast and production staff should be embarrassed they resorted to a narrow, politicized and biased approach to addressing policing issues America.

    Worst of all, season eight of 99 commits the most egregious act a show that professes to be a comedy can commit: it's not funny.    … Expand
  10. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 27, 2022
    7
    nuevo capitán de la policía Ray Holt (Andre Braugher) descubre que tiene las manos ocupadas con los detectives Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero), Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio), Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz), el sargento. Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) y la gerente de la oficina Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti).
  11. MrBrave
    Aug 28, 2021
    8
    Better than Previous seasons with good Start
    Good luck Brooklyn 99.........
  12. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 30, 2022
    6
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  13. Lorioso
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    A great start for this final season, true to the Brooklyn99 spirit. The plot is consistent too, the rewriting is there true but not the main focus of the story. Hope to see a great finale for this amazing show.
  14. drlowdon
    Jun 9, 2022
    7
    In the eighteen months between Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s seventh and eighth seasons the world, and the public’s perception of the police, changed dramatically and in it’s final season the creators of this show have attempted to deal with that.

    The problem is, Brooklyn Nine-Nine has always been a goofy comedy show at heart, one that has largely forgone any kind of realism in favour of laughs.    In the eighteen months between Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s seventh and eighth seasons the world, and the public’s perception of the police, changed dramatically and in it’s final season the creators of this show have attempted to deal with that.

    The problem is, Brooklyn Nine-Nine has always been a goofy comedy show at heart, one that has largely forgone any kind of realism in favour of laughs. The result is an awkward mismatch of serious topics (which should quite rightly be discussed) and oddball humour that just doesn’t gel in an entirely satisfying way. Fortunately the characters fans have grown to love are still occasionally able to shine through, especially in the two-part finale that goes a long way towards salvaging this final season, but now does feel like the right time for this show to end.    … Expand
  15. KJ_20
    Mar 21, 2022
    5
    Until Season 5/6 B99 was absolutely amazing, but then after the takeover something happened. It is no longer what it used to be. Stop trying to give political messages and taking up big issues and go back to a comedy show. Comedy shows don't usually take up big issues which ARE important, but comedy isn't the place for that. As a result you get a serious, disappointing season with veryUntil Season 5/6 B99 was absolutely amazing, but then after the takeover something happened. It is no longer what it used to be. Stop trying to give political messages and taking up big issues and go back to a comedy show. Comedy shows don't usually take up big issues which ARE important, but comedy isn't the place for that. As a result you get a serious, disappointing season with very little laughs. It is very disappointing since this is the last season, at least the finale was very good!… Expand
  16. Maenar
    Apr 24, 2023
    0
    Probably the worst season of TV I've ever watched. It used to be a funny show that dealt with difficult issues with policing/society in a tasteful way that allowed people to view things from another perspective. This season does not do that. It does it in a lazy in your face way that makes the show to serious and far to unfunny. Should have ended with season 7

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Aug 12, 2021
    80
    None of the five episodes provided for review contain any reasons for fans to turn it off, I'm happy to report. Indeed, the show incorporates our changed view of policing into a season-long arc involving McGinley while still finding time for farcical misadventures. ... It's about the people, and at the end of the day they still make the case that we can find comfort in hanging out with them for little while longer.
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  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Karen Han
    Aug 12, 2021
    70
    Some of the season’s episodes largely ignore the cultural context altogether. Each is compelling on its own, but there’s no overall sense of direction. ... Brooklyn Nine-Nine does the best job possible of acknowledging the problem with portraying cops as uncomplicated heroes while still remaining a good-natured, funny show, but it feels fitting, and fortunate, that this is its final season.
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  3. Consequence
    Reviewed by: Clint Worthington
    Aug 12, 2021
    67
    It’s admittedly a bit much to ask Mike Schur and a bunch of comedians to try to dismantle the entire policing system brick by brick, especially over a single season of television. But the dissonance is still there, and not even our boys and girls in blue can ignore it any longer. They’re being thoughtful about it, but the jury’s still out as to whether that’s enough, or just (forgive me) a cop-out.
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