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. Fernsjjf
    Aug 31, 2021
    4
    They Really Lost Their Touch, It Is Not Funny Anymore, And It Is Not Really To Watch It.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 30, 2022
    6
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  5. 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

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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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