User Reviews

Season 6 has seen this show take some risks and this was a prime example as most of the episode revolved around and Jake and Rosa at the scene of a crime trying to crack the case.

It had jokes, but if you're a fan of procedurals you surely got something out of this too. Definitely recommend this episode.

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' knows the sitcom formula and how to successfully use it. It is essentially a workplace sitcom with big personalities filling in. It's no detraction but really you could do a show like 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' anywhere. How often did they really deeply dive into the paper industry in 'The Office' right? That's why it's kind of jarring when we actually see a bloody murder scene. It makes it a tough sell because you want to have these stakes but you do not want to be morose or depressing.

I think this is one of the better character 'Nine-Nines' especially with Jake Peralta. He's a character that hides behind layers of irony and a macho facade. To see him conflicted by making that promise no cop should ever make is much deeper than a lot of "Nine-Nine" dares to go. 'The Crime Scene' isn't a very funny episode but not every episode of your favorite sitcoms need to be hilarious. We want to relate to our characters and give the actors something deeper than the catch phrases. Stephanie Beatriz and Andy Samberg add just a little more nuance here. We see behind the surface there's some vulnerability behind the canned laughter.

What brings this episode down a notch is Michael Mosley and his irritating portrayal of CSI investigate Franco McCoy. The character is Peralta doing his 'Die Hard' bit without Andy Samberg winking at the ridiculousness of it. I really hope this guy is a one shot because whenever he popped up he took away from Rosa and Jake.