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| Left to right: Andy Samberg and Joe Lo Truglio |
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.
Crime of the Week: The precinct gets invited to participate in a hostage simulation, which is pretty rare for police forces.
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| Left to right: Truglio, Chelsea Peretti and Samberg |
Peralta Problem: Peralta (Andy Samberg) must find a way to take his mind off of his recent break-up with Sophia (Eva Longoria).
Subplot of the Week: Holt (Andre Braugher) discovers through an online test that Gina (Chelsea Peretti) has the same authority score as he does.
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| Left to right: Melissa Fumero and Stephanie Beatriz |
Best Joke: In the midst of a gun fight, Santiago (Melissa Fumero) decides to shoot Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) in order to have more kills and get the weekend off as based on a bet. However, her choice to celebrate is immediately met with her being shot with a paintball gun, resulting in her humiliating defeat.
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| Nick Kroll |
Culprit: Agent Kendrick (Nick Kroll) decides to deceive the police force after they overthrow the simulation by shooting and kidnapping Peralta and his crew.
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| Andre Braugher |
Resolution: While the precinct loses the hostage simulation, Peralta feels a victory for not focusing on Sophia. He returns her stuff, feeling assured that he is over her. Holt decides to exploit that Gina isn't as similar as she thinks by misleading her with cookies. However, he decides to accept that they are authoritative in different ways. Santiago decides to work the weekend after claiming to have forced Diaz to work it out of guilt.
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| Terry Crews |
Verdict: Any time that the ensemble is allowed to shine in their own way is when the show is at its best. Whether it's hearing Holt say "basic bitch" or watching Jeffords (Terry Crews) break out of a chair, there's so many small and nuanced moments that make it an enjoyable force of nature. While Santiago is the real star of the episode with her ability to mix confidence with insecurity so naturally, the whole episode features so many fine performances that it doesn't matter. In fact, the choice to effectively end Peralta's obsession with Sophia in such an unforced nature is a nice touch. Definitely one of the season's highlights and more proof that the show is greatest when it has the ensemble giving their all in small moments.
Rating: 5 out of 5
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