About Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a comedic American television series that began airing in 2013. Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, the show follows a team of detectives and their newly appointed captain in the fictional 99th precinct of the New York City Police Department in Brooklyn. The series emphasizes humor, often involving goofy detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) clowning around, yet adeptly solving cases despite his laid-back attitude.

Making/Production

The brilliance behind Brooklyn Nine-Nine comes from its creators, Dan Goor and Michael Schur, and the hardworking team of the production. The show was produced as a single-camera comedy. Fox originally aired the series, but after five seasons, NBC picked up Brooklyn Nine-Nine, continuing its legacy.

Actors

• Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta – A talented but childish detective.
• Terry Crews as Terry Jeffords – The precinct's muscular and soft-hearted sergeant.
• Stephanie Beatriz as Rosa Diaz – The tough, smart, and secretive detective.
• Melissa Fumero as Amy Santiago – Jake's wife and overly ambitious detective.
• Joe Lo Truglio as Charles Boyle – The hardworking and diligent detective.
• Andre Braugher as Raymond Holt – The stern, no-nonsense captain of the 99th precinct.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Before the series had even premiered, the 'Detective vs. Detective' to be partner of Terry was supposed to be a running gag.
• The show's title Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a play on words for 99 in reference to the precinct where it's set.
• All the actors actually underwent police training to prepare for their roles.

Awards

Brooklyn Nine-Nine has received critical acclaim throughout its run. It has twice won the Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or a Variety Program. Andy Samberg has won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical.

Quotes

• Captain Holt: "Everything is garbage."
• Jake Peralta: "I'm not a 'successful adult', I don't eat breakfast, I don't do taxes."
• Rosa Diaz: "I've only said 'I love you' to three people: my mom, my dad, and dying grandpa. And one of those I regret."

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's iconic theme song was composed by Dan Marocco.
• Although there isn't an official soundtrack album for the series, many episodes feature creative use of music, ranging from classical to hip-hop.