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| Left to right: Andy Samberg and Terry Crews |
The Golden Globe-winning comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine returns for a second season of hilarity and crime. After an impressive first season that chronicled one of the best new ensembles solving problems and forming unexpected relationships, the series is back to tackle bigger things. Will it be as great as the first season? Stay tuned every Wednesday for the recap on that week's episode to find out through interesting tidbits including the best jokes and what the crew is up to that week.
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| Moshe Kasher |
Crime of the Week: There was a stabbing in front of a chocolate milk store that Peralta (Andy Samberg) must solve.
Peralta Problem: Peralta must help Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews), who is about to get a mastectomy become convinced that he doesn't want it.
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| Left to right: Andre Braugher and Kyra Sedgwick |
Subplot of the Week: Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) must persuade Deputy Wuntch (Kyra Sedgwick) to give him a good review despite her hold a grudge against him, presumably because of his sexuality.
Best Joke: Jeffords, whacked out from medication, has Peralta sleep over at his house only to continue to hallucinate with a candid filter. During this time, he opens up about how he is surprised to be black and how Peralta has a tiny head.
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| Brent Morin |
Culprit: It was Gregory Phillips, who was the only suspect considered for the case. However, tracking him down proved to be challenging, as Peralta and Jeffords were preoccupied with something else.
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| Joe Lo Truglio |
Resolution: Holt and Wuntch work out their problems, which wasn't because of sexuality but because of a threat thrown at Derek Jeter. When Holt admits that it was his fault, Wuntch gives him a passing grade. Peralta convinces Jeffords to hold off on the operation. Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) and Gina Litelli (Chelsea Peretti) admit to being over their romantic endeavors. Boyle decides to go to a Jamaican wedding with Detective Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) to avoid looking pathetic.
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| Left to right Truglio and Stephanie Beatriz |
Verdict: It wasn't a particularly exciting episode, but it does a strong testament to casting. To undermine the values of having Terry Crews do comedy as a big, bulky guy who is hallucinating is to not understand the joy he has brought to the show. Yes, it is a little broad, but considering the mileage that he gets out of "Tiny head," he can do whatever he wants. Meanwhile, the revelation of Holt's past is interesting that for once his sexuality wasn't the cause of a problem. It was his own ego. A solid episode full of great little moments, even if everything beyond Jeffords and Peralta felt a little throwaway.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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