The Golden Globe-winning comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine returns for a third 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: Santiago (Melissa Fumero) teams with Gina (Chelsea Peretti) to pitch a new hands free way to carry flashlights.
Peralta Problem: Peralta (Andy Samberg) decides to take Jefford (Terry Crews) out into the woods so that he can relax, with Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) tagging along.
Subplot of the Week: Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) reveals to Holt (Andre Braugher) that she is breaking up with her boyfriend.
Best Joke: While out sleeping, Boyle, Peralta, and Jeffords get stuck in a hole. They decide to sleep close together for comfort. As the night continues, they rotate, thus throwing Peralta from the outside of the huddle to the middle, and into a very uncomfortable position; largely thanks to Boyle.
Culprit: Santiago and Gina end up not getting their idea patented, largely because of how illogical and expensive it will be to install onto uniforms.
Resolution: Santiago and Gina fail. Diaz reveals to Holt that she personally feels that she has been falling apart from her boyfriend for quite some time now. Out in the woods, Peralta, Boyle, and Jeffords begin bonding over the sheer need to survive. They end up lighting off fireworks as a celebration of the completion of their trip.
Verdict: It's a very solid episode with all three of the plots having some significant element. For starters, the general attitude of throwing the show's three main male characters into a cabin results in a lot of fun. The general vibe among them provides plenty of great absurd humor and throws Terry Crews into a delightful, new direction. Meanwhile, I think that it's quite effective to have the otherwise apathetic Diaz break down over a personal problem. It shows a lot of strength that a moment like that could work effectively and that Holt can serve as a mentor in a unique way. While I don't know that the Santiago and Gina story is the best of the bunch, it definitely has enough memorable moments to balance it out. Overall, a really strong episode that shows the gang doing what they do best as an ensemble comedy.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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