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: There are several men running around an apartment story trying to get hostages.
Peralta Problem: After attempting to go Christmas shopping, Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) decide to stop some criminals from holding everyone in the mall as a hostage.
Subplot of the Week: When they discover that The Vulture (Dean Winters) is on the mission, Jeffords (Terry Crews) must find a way to keep him from taking control of everything.
Best Joke: When Santiago (Melissa Fumero) tries to be nice to Holt (Andre Braugher), things go downhill when she discovers that leaving an unmarked box in a police station has some problematic consequences.
Culprit: Peralta and Boyle manage to find the many criminals wandering the mall, choosing to knock them out with the assistance of Die Hard references and various Christmas props.
Resolution: Peralta and Boyle manage to find out that the criminals were escaping through underground pathways. Boyle considered it a compliment that Peralta let him do the Die Hard line. Holt offers Jeffords a promotion, but he insists on staying in his own position. Everyone puts The Vulture in his place, causing him to remain frustrated by his peers.
Verdict: It is so great to see a plan come together like this. What starts as an innocent plot quickly evolves into something that the show loves to do: reference Die Hard. What's fun is that it's as much a reference of action movies as it is competently taking down the enemies. It's also great to see how everyone reacts as Peralta sends out the request for back-up. It's a great ensemble episode that reflects how three stories can come into one and focus on something with an impact. It's also among the funniest, most creative episodes of the season that at least shows Brooklyn Nine-Nine ending the year on a high note.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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