So THIS Is What Happened to New York Undercover 😡

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

That was my show! I wanted that Puerto Rican dude so bad. 🤭😂

[@i_am_ms.j]

😂

[@rrg]

LOL he was so fine 😩

[@jenimichelle]

Girrrrrrl….he was my boo. 😍😍

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

@@rrg Yasss just something about him. Rough around the edges. 🥰

[@sonyadrake5704]

I had a Crush on him! 😍😻

[@tiffaneytheenchanted953]

This show was ahead of its time. Black and Hispanic lead characters with a female police chief, dope music, set in New York. Every week I was there! ❤

[@rrg]

Yessss ❤️

[@lichi1244eva]

Facts 💯 💯

[@kenniwillis3291]

Facts 💯🔥🔥

[@CellaMadea]

I was there too, TtheE!!! Yes & we appreciated them!!! Real good acting!!! CellaMadea

[@Ashley08888]

Omg, Facts!! So nostalgic --I was in elementary or Jr. High staying up late to watch this show and playing sleep when my parents came in my room. Lmao 😂

[@yvonnewilliams9127]

That show was so underrated. Not only was the cast phenomenal with great chemistry and crime-solving stories, but I'm also glad that they highlighted the co-parenting relationship between Malik and his son's mother. It proved on a national level that black men are in their children's lives, supporting and raising them and not treating their exes like crap.

[@rrg]

Yup! Loved Malik's character and his relationship with his son ❤

[@hopesandi9217]

😆😆

[@aquariusthompson8212]

.tv shows are scripted not facts

[@ShugerPlum0263]

Well G's Mom was Always so Bitter. Do t even know how JC even had a child with her to start with, but Loved the show which. by the way reruns are back on BET and I tune in every Friday.

[@dezinechic]

@@aquariusthompson8212 lmao i was just coming here to comment that. figment of the imagination.....just like the self reported black mayles tudy of black mayles being the MOST(now maybe i wouldve belveied ti has they not used the word "most") involved dads out of ALL the other races. ROTFLMFAO!

[@ShawnMichaelVincentIngram]

"New York Undercover" was a good show. I remember Thursday nights consisted of "Martin" at 8pm, "Living Single" at 8:30pm, and "New York Undercover" at 9pm. I looked forward to Thursday's when I was younger, but all good things or favorable things come to an end in many cases, and this was one of them.

[@joberry877]

Yesssssss

[@dellshonewilson6187]

True

[@derrickdrummond3707]

Mannnn the good old days

[@juliaeconomou7072]

I miss those shows!

[@jwade2068]

Hell yea. Thursday nights was fire.

[@HARRIS2820]

Greatest example of how to destroy an amazing TV show. This show had EVERYTHING. It was perfect!!! Shame on the executives... they really screwed us.

[@marionStez1732]

YES! The”Last hurrah” episode was just too much!

[@TeeIsHauteCocoaChanel]

I’m appalled it was totally changed

[@THERSC216]

Then Fox didn't learn with "The O.C.", yes it was a white show but still Fox screwed up "The O.C." ten years after they screwed up "New York Undercover"

[@Jaybeast5x]

@@marionStez1732 I just watched it a hour ago

[@richardkidd4791]

@@marionStez1732 It truly hurt me. I'm not ashamed to admit it.

[@wilnerolivier7971]

The person who benefited greatly from NY Undercover was Ice T!! His appearances as Danny Up led to his role on Law & Order SVU where he's currently the longest tenured black actor on a dramatic television series.

[@leelohaskin7941]

that and him bring in New Jack City

[@randellbaker24]

They recasted often. Just like law and order does.

[@big973e]

@@randellbaker24 Ice T was so good, they wrote 3 extra episodes just for his character to re-appear

[@durterebelz]

@@big973e Ice had me frozen with his acting skills. In NJC he was aight. NYUC perfection! O.G. is still one of his best albums. I was there. He made Cop Killa and then made a living as a cop on TV. That's Hip HOP! ( and Gangsta AF)

[@richardkidd4791]

He was INCREDIBLE! Danny Up really fascinated me. I liked Ice-T in New Jack City, but this was on a whole different Level.

[@LifeBehindtheMusicandCameras]

This show along with Martin, and Living Single were the Thursday night lineup on FOX damn near 30 years ago Every time I watch something about these shows it brings back a lot of memories from my childhood years..

[@plt4life629]

For me I was loving Living single with the max and Kyle angle…and when I see it today I get so annoyed at how much time they tried it with Khadijah rammed Synclaiverrton down our throats and replaced Another chocolate Character TC Carson with a lighter one. Mel Jackson l

[@jasonmckinney8166]

No Doubt

[@latoyacross7061]

Oh how I miss those days 😢😥

[@newwave2705]

Thursday night programming has never been that good again. Those were the best years.

[@fsumpter]

It was my life. Tuned in weekly.

[@allrealeverything]

New York undercover was a game changer in the 90’s because you never saw black and brown characters as undercover cops. The show was groundbreaking and I loved the music and fashion that was subtly slipped into the script. I always wanted JC and his baby mama to get back together. They made a cute couple. I’ll never forget the episode when JC’s fiancé was killed. It was like whhhhaaattt!!!!! No one liked the new replacements and they should have never changed the format. Dick Wolfe should have listened to the actors and the people who made this show a hit. Clearly he didn’t want to show to succeed. Thanks for this update RRG. Great work as usual.

[@youngboyneverbrokeagain1899]

Bro what the hell you talking about there were hella movies with black undercover cops you a clown or what ?

[@rrg]

We agree with everything, including Dick setting up the show to fail. We just can't understand the reason behind it. If the show continued with Torres and Natalie's, etc., it would've been more money in his pockets. Why would he blow his own bag, unless he's just so rich he doesn't even care about the money?

[@kstarrify]

@@youngboyneverbrokeagain1899 you sound like an angry and hostile brokie

[@AthenaGM]

Im confused, Michael de Lorenzo isn't brown. He is just a white Puertorican. His blood is mixed, but skin wise...white. However, the show indeed was amazing and super important in those times exactly bc of that: 3 minorities in high roles (black, Hispanic and female).

[@Q.B.2.L.B.]

@@AthenaGM He is half Italian dumb fuck

[@danavixen6274]

Roc and New York Undercover are DEFINITELY 90s classics. I used to watch them all the time! ❤️ Rest in peace, James Mtume. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

[@rrg]

We didn't realize he just passed away 😔 RIP James ❤

[@danavixen6274]

@@rrg Yes. Another music legend. Great commentary! I knew New York Undercover was NEVER the same without Michael Delorenzo.

[@danavixen6274]

@Frederick Wells A Roc reboot isn't a bad idea. But, why would you omit Rocky Carroll? He was great as well.

[@danavixen6274]

@Frederick Wells I realize that. Maybe he could work on both shows at the same time. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@danavixen6274]

@Frederick Wells EXACTLY 💯

[@pancho6255]

Natalie’s on New York undercover was the the cherry 🍒 on top. I use to love to watch each episode because I didn’t want to miss it.

[@danielwilson160]

This show was too good to be true. It’s like having a job that you love so much that you forgot you got paid for it, but you knew sooner or later someone will come and f… it up for everyone.

[@tonyt8805]

🔥🔥 💯 🔥🔥

[@b9479]

I wanted to be JC so bad when I was 10 years old

[@perezynkrs1]

@@b9479 lol I think everybody did

[@reginaldwhite554]

Exactly 💯💯💯💯

[@richardkidd4791]

Nuff Said!

[@ajharris4861]

I went to an HBCU and everybody watched NY Undercover. We’d do watch parties. I remember I would cook and my roommates and the girls from downstairs would crowd into our living room to watch. The next day everybody on the yard and in class would be talking about it. Natalie’s was one of the best parts of the show! We couldn’t wait to see who’d be performing at Natalie’s. Dick Wolf was dead wrong for ego flexing. This show was a winning formula.

[@carlodurant87]

whats hbcu

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

@@carlodurant87HBCU is an acronym for Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Think Howard U., Spellman, Fisk, Tuskegee U.

[@deonjones7327]

They never understand that till it’s too late. People watch some boring ass Seinfeld, and if this guy never works again he’s gonna keep getting money from all the reruns but when they have a good show on there’s always a problem.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@carlodurant87]

@@JoseMorales-lw5nt thanks for the info

[@GalaxyGyrl8888]

@@deonjones7327 👍THIS!!!! 👏🎯💯👍👍

[@ariesmry]

I remember being so young and loving this show, especially the musical guests. I don’t know much about Dick Wolfe outside of him being the creator of the Law and Orders, but it’s incredibly disappointing to hear that he ran the show into the ground.

[@rrg]

That's exactly what he did 😭

[@toredarivera1615]

I was maybe 23 or 24 years old when this show was on. Single mom and working but my VCR was always set for Thursday nights for all my favorite shows!! Now that's telling my age!! VCR!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍❤💯😊

[@princemichael9128]

@@toredarivera1615 Here's a laugh for you, I still have a VCR. LOL

[@toredarivera1615]

@@princemichael9128 me too!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 and I also have the tube TV with VCR combo!🤣🤣🤣 right back attcha!! My husband won't throw anything away. It still works!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@princemichael9128]

@@toredarivera1615 My VCR still works too. I'm like your husband, can't throw anything away if it still works.

[@AggravatedMan365]

This show was so unappreciated. It's a shame that Fox didn't know or care about the impact it had on the urban community. I was tuned in every Thursday night in anticipation for this show. Being a native New Yorker like the majority of the cast made it all the more exciting to see where they would be and what would happen every episode.

[@tammycraig761]

From Alabama I was also tune in love the show still waching it now thank u bet

[@finisher3x]

It ran for 5 years. In the world of TV, that's a decent run. By season 4, they were running out of storylines, which is why they pretty much flipped the entire case for Season 5 after they wouldn't pay the stars what they thought they were worth.

[@AggravatedMan365]

@@finisher3x The show only had four seasons and the fourth season was a complete disaster. They didn't run out of storylines, they did give the cast the respect they earned and cancelled the show prematurely because of it.

[@naterra5707]

All “urban” shows are under appropriated!!

[@patricedixon2634]

I watch it now on BET as they have picked it up.

[@rahra2483]

Now that i'm older, i started re-watching this on Amazon Prime. I was too young to realize how pivotal this was. I noticed this too, it became less gritty and real. Changed the theme song, got rid of Sgt. Cooper, new corny officers...why they do us like that?

[@Retro_Gamer_89]

To appease the White audience

[@tymartin2293]

Along with that, they killed off Eddie and took away the Hip Hop RnB effect. The 16 episodes of season 4 were garbage...

[@gloriadarty6150]

13 ​episodes

[@cutta1984]

Thank God, you said it somebody had to as soon as they made those changes it was over for the show. They could’ve legit kept those characters going for 20 years if they wanted to as long as they didn’t change not one part of that formula.

[@joi17solovely29]

Same for me too😊

[@lanemyer774]

This was my favorite show while I was in High School. Here in Spain they used to play this series very late at night in national tv but I would always stay awake to watch it. Back then I was deeply into Hip-Hop music and this was the only show I recall that played it all the time. When Det. Torres "left" the show I was so shocked, I couldn't believe it.

[@tasiagreen8910]

It’s on prime video

[@daniel022209]

They canceled Detective Torres off of the show because it was believed that he led the protest that halted production in the beginning stages of season 3. Some of these "elitists" get real pissed off when minorities decide to voice their demands and concerns as to how they are treated. You can't expect two great actors to continuously collect crumbs off the table when their show was breaking records every week by being the most watched show in minority households. They just do all the work and you collect a huge chunk of the profit? What a waste of a show that was so popular.

[@julietmiller6358]

I love watching New York Undercover , and Michael and Malik show what. Real issue what males go through providing for their family and being raised single Handley .Alo like first LT Patty Quinn. let's sad we don't see shows that provides great realistic storyline today .

[@aGwEENapple]

It breaks my heart. They didn't deserve disrespect. They worked hard and made the show what it was. Those people provide the money but they're the ones that bring everything to life. I'm glad the actors have done good over the years though. 🥰

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Weak shit around the clock.

[@ShugerPlum0263]

@@julietmiller6358 Don't forget Law and Order SVU. I know they are sex based crimes but a Great Crime show. Although my favorites are with Stabler. 😊

[@tasha7836]

I totally agree with you, was/is one of my all time favorite police shows.

[@latinsoul30]

I was so sad about this one! This was part of my Thursday lineup along with Martin and Living Single. Who was with me on this? Plus the live music with the artists. This was my night!

[@mrs.elizabethdarcyladyofpe1288]

Yes!! ❤️

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

Yes! Watching the Thursday night lineup was a family event for us. i especially enjoyed watching New York Undercover with my father. Detective Williams reminded me of my dad and Williams and his son, G, reminded me of my relationship with him.

[@darrylhatcher629]

This was the best

[@sessalliehopgood1948]

Yes indeed

[@daniescott3000]

I remember I was right there with you!

[@CookieWoods.]

I absolutely LOVED this show! Malik Yoba was a great dad & had such a healthy relationship with his son's mother.

[@GalaxyGyrl8888]

👍THIS!!!!🎯💯👏👍👍

[@imhere6484]

Absolutely hey you remember they use to play some good music. Monday Tuesday Wendsday, Thursday, Friday, Sat.....dayyyy. you remember that song? That was the shit.

[@CookieWoods.]

@@imhere6484 yes indeed. Those were the good ole TV days....

[@imhere6484]

@@CookieWoods. ...They would head over to Natalie's for drinks. Because Eddie's father was a Jazz musician. But one thing .

[@DrineThePoet]

Facts loved how they coparented

[@NYC42O]

I just rewatched the series for the first time in years. The show was based in Harlem for Black and Latino people. It’s sad how they transformed it to cater to a white audience. A lot of black shows back in those days could’ve lasted longer if they had the proper support.

[@vergilmontiero2558]

Yep but that would've been the problem😑

[@JuanRodriguez-wg4vh]

Agree

[@bowlerfamily]

Yeah, season 4 is trash.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I'm in season three on Peacock, I'm rewatching the series. When McNamara came in the show didn't feel as right with him added to the series.

[@NYC42O]

@@lateshiachilds3640 Very true. They had a good formula before he came

[@odigomez1787]

As a 11 year old, I had no business watching this show but it was one of my favorites growing up lol

[@carayj]

Thursday night was everything back then, Martin, Living Single and New York undercover at 9pm...rge music was everything thanks to Andre Harrell

[@rrg]

Yessss!

[@derrickhewlett5803]

On god

[@zzizahacallar]

I miss the early 90's.

[@javonjohnson4723]

Hell ya!! Those were great times in TV

[@CellaMadea]

You said it CTJ!!!! I'm glad you got the real memory of good TV back then!!!! CellaMadea

[@LI-fh1it]

The music during the Golden era of Hip Hop, original characters and it being all filmed in NYC is what made this show great! They're giving reruns every Friday on B.E.T

[@rrg]

The best music...PERIOD!

[@aGwEENapple]

I'm always trying to spot places on the show 😆

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

I'm so happy they brought it back even despite Malik and his shenanigans.

[@luvjnz]

Dick Wolf ruined New York Undercover. This pissed me off all over again. There were so many good Black shows that experienced the worst treatment and deserved the best.

[@rrg]

We agree 😔

[@jimbecarroll5780]

When they start to put their hand in something that black folk are doing it ALWAYS gets ruined. cause they always 'think" they know better or they are trying to get over on the people they are working with in the industry. It's all about the coins with them. They're always been like that and wonder why no one likes them and always whining about something that's being DONE to Them that has no merit.

[@aGwEENapple]

😔

[@reachinnirvana9076]

We allow these white people to control everything about us our money, entertainment, how we live and so much more and we allow it

[@ervinpridgen1695]

I was just talking about the lack of black tv. In the 80s 90s and 2000s we had a plethora of black shows

[@ceciliao4208]

I just recently finished binging this on Prime. I was also born after the show went off air, and I looked up spoilers for some of the episodes. I still felt the impact of the stories, themes, and subject matter of this show, so much so it made me emotional. Seasons 1-3 are literally amazing. The development of characters was absolutely beautiful, even the unfortunate death of Eddie Torres. I cried watching his montage and then his final appearance alive on the show but I adored him. JC really grew as the seasons went on, as a father, significant other, and cop but was still that cool yet serious brotha that we enjoyed. Miss Nina was so fierce and head strong and I loved that from her, she didn’t hold back with business or personal. And Cooper, her style worked for those knuckleheads. NYU will forever be a great show and had a good run (we don’t acknowledge much of season 4🙃) especially for those who could live it in real time

[@kaleahcollins4567]

This was a must see for my whole family we would sit in the living room as a family and watch like clock work . It gave us all what we wanted ( my mother loved detective/ cop shows we as teenagers and kids wanted to hear and see the artist that would be on the show. ) . I miss those days no cell phones no tablets and one t.v in the house so the whole family had to watch together. FRIENDS WAS A KNOCKOFF OF LIVING SINGLE. A WHITE WASHED VERSION

[@93brownsuga98]

I agree 💯! Never watched Friends nor have I had an interest to watch. I love Jennifer Anniston but when Living Single was canceled and I caught wind of the new show Friends, I said the same as you.... it's a white washed version of a great Black show. Smh

[@montressmorrison4921]

Every Thursday we would watch as a family loved to see the actors on the show

[@asanitheafrofuturist]

I miss those days too all these phones and social media ain't it

[@victoriawilliams7661]

Big Facts! This proves how black people are being sucked dry of our talents and ideas. We contain so much power to lead and turn everything into gold but instead of "others" admitting that and giving us the honor we deserve, they rather study our craft, copy it, steal it and delete us completely out. This goes for every aspect in life period!

[@twistoffate4791]

Friends was nothing like Living Single, and Friends will always be remembered because it was successful and viewers tuned in.

[@hazelgoddess2335]

New York undercover deserved so much more promotion and publicity, I still love this show !

[@rrg]

❤

[@aGwEENapple]

It makes me sad they turned down the promotion 😠

[@The-other-Ashley-Banks]

NY Undercover is still such a good show, despite it being aired on BET, I still tune in to watch when it comes on. The brotherly chemistry between Malik and Mike was perfect, they were both charismatic and foine 😍 The storylines kept you engaged til the end. I love it.

[@tru2all84]

yeah BET does have a long history of jacking up shows. cutting out parts of shows while adding commercial breaks.

[@eeii8235]

Why you say despite it being on bet like that’s a bad thing lol

[@chitlynn5181]

@@eeii8235 read the comment right above urs. that’s why BET sucks.

[@eeii8235]

@@chitlynn5181 most networks shows do that lol at least they put it back on tv no one else did.

[@chitlynn5181]

@@eeii8235 not NEARLY as much as BET. come on…

[@OfficalMeesha]

Netflix needs to add this series. Definitely one of my favorites! I’d take NY Undercover over Girlfriends & One On One any day

[@rrg]

It's on BET now 😃

[@pinkgypsytees]

Yaaass!! 😝🔥💕👌🏾

[@ajsassy788]

Reruns on Friday nights on BET@9PM

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

One on One yes, but Girlfriends deserves to be on Netflix. Watch it currently on BET Fridays at 9pm ET.

[@leonpressley6882]

for sure

[@markwoods4439]

The producers destroyed New York Undercover when they changed the characters at the end.

[@harperstacey9604]

The producers also destroyed the show when they stopped having musical guests. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@ephraimweekes6969]

EXACLTY dick wolf hes stupid he should have paid them what they asked for thats why Michael Delorenza left the show dying out if i owned that show i would have paid everybody what they asked from the jump knowing so much other talent out there we gonna keep this show going

[@smoothjazz2379]

They had a good thing going but arrogance destroyed their masterpiece.

[@slidecounter5813]

This show was so great the story plots the fashion ,the music it was so underrated

[@camecex]

This show was criminally underrated . A multi racial good looking cast with topical storylines. I never missed this show.

[@williamrobinson6457]

I couldn't wait until Thursday nights and hearing the intro. NY undercover was dope. Scary that the young Demographic watching the show is now a classic and we are older now. I was 10 when the show came out and will be 39 next month.

[@b9479]

I was 9 and I wanted to be a detective because of JC

[@tiffanylpleasant4181]

Me too 💯

[@williamrobinson6457]

@@b9479 me 2

[@erind2261]

Same here. I'm turning 37 next month. We're the True legends!!

[@BountifulOrchard]

Who didn’t run home to watch NY Undercover back in the day? As a fellow NYer you couldn’t tell me my city wasn’t the sh*t! 😂 I’m here for Lyte being lieutenant, on reboot, however we need Torres back in the mix…

[@rrg]

Thursdays were lit! lol

[@elliot2177]

yep...Brooklyn is in this bitch..Best cop show ever.This show was pivotl to the golden era of HH,too.It was literally the soundtrack/show of the golden era.

[@Mont3000]

Yo son, I had no interest at all but I'm going to check it out for MC Lyte.

[@reginaldtate8574]

Leave it EXACTLY the way it is & STOP trying to reboot EVERYTHING okay.

[@TheYogib1969]

That was my show! I loved everything about "New York Undercover." It broke my heart when it was cancelled and I never knew why but now I know. The show was a hit, the actors/actresses should've been paid well, not only that, they should've had some involvement, and I bet the show would've been on longer than 3 years. I found out today that S.W.A.T was just renewed a 6th season. Why? Because they're letting some of the stars direct some of the episodes, having some input, and Shemar Moore being one of the producers of the show. It's obvious that they were not granted that. (Malik Yoba having ideas). If they're bringing it back, I will be front and center, and I will support them.

[@harperstacey9604]

It was a big mistake to get rid of Michael delorenzo. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@jerryirick8953]

New York Undercover was a groundbreaker. That show represented the mid-late 90s urban life from the fashion to the music and to the lingo.

[@etherealbutterfly]

Without Michael? Nah.. I won’t watch

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right, I love SWAT show, but I get a little mad how these actors/actress are able to bring creativity to the show. Back then it's sad Malik and Michael couldn't do that.

[@merciless41582]

This show was too real and authentic to be made today. There are several reasons why this show is one of the best shows of all time. First of all, it shows New York City when NYC was really NYC. Second, J.C. Williams and Eddie Torres are two of the best homie cop duos of all time. Third, it has the toughest female Lt in the history of TV (Cooper). Fourth, the Hip Hop and R&B on this show was some of the best of all time. Fifth, the actors and actors who were guest stars on this show made it even better. Sixth, it was on Fox which was the number 1 network in America back in the 90s. Seventh, it really showed how great the 90s were and the culture back then. I can go on and on how great this show was. The only two cons of this show are: Torres got killed off in season 3 and the show only lasted 4 seasons. I'm glad they didn't reboot this or remake this. It just wouldn't look right today and the music they would have to include wouldn't sound right. Imagine them adding a Lil Baby song or a Lil Durk song on this real Hip Hop themed show smh. All 4 seasons are currently on Peacock. I'm currently watch season 1 episode 3 "Sins of the Father." If you have Xfinity internet, ask them to send you their FLEX box (its free), and you'll get Peacock premium FOR FREE.

[@lyzettehoefer4107]

Thats exactly what I said. Its sad that in 2022 the race crap has gone backwards pre 90s. Currently, there are still only one black to 50 whites in the entire show. They are either a criminal or being killed off or portrayed in a negative light. Its like none of these higher ups want real life senerios on the shows or the screen. In the nineties we at least got to see shows with entire ethnic communities portrayed as positive. Long running shows like law and order NCIS etc.. still have one black one Hispanic on the entire show and when they add more they are killed off to bring it back to 1. Which is so unrealistic. I so wish all this unspoken hatred can at least be eliminated on screen and television. Ny undercover was the best show ever and as close to real life in NYC. the new stuff is so out of touch with how it really is here. Especially the colorism and race representation.

[@blaxpoitation8528]

Absolutely dope show. I miss that vibe. Miss the way my city was back in those days. The chemistry between Williams and Torres was lit. Not only did they play great partners, but they were best of friends as well. I still remember the Torres being hooked on drugs storyline. And Williams’ blood feud with Danny (Ice T). The musical guests were amazing, and the overall music worked so well with the aesthetic of the show. I’m iffy about a reboot though. I seriously doubt they’d be able to do the original justice. If it really gets greenlit, I’ll check it out (if they keep it within the veins of the original).

[@jenimichelle]

I was in high school when this aired…I just remember it being so cool to watch. I loved the styling & the music. The intro leading into the storyline I always thought was cool & ahead of its time.

[@williamprocope9648]

Same here from Sept 94 to Jun 98. The last season was pretty much the mood of my senior year. The changes and transitioning to college.

[@KentPetersonmoney]

I was in the 4th grade. Did enjoy watching as a kid.

[@mikeyllo]

So, the higher ups started messing with the formula, which decreased interest in the show, so they canceled the show due to the decreased interest. Workers just can’t get a break.

[@rrg]

Basically 😔

[@stevewoodson4635]

Ain't it finland Halifax thatwhy ?

[@nicolesherman8974]

That show had the best guest stars. Imagine being on set with Brandy and Tevin Campbell omg

[@rrg]

Every week was like a concert 😃

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

Legendary... One of my favorite singing guest

[@mariemarlene7658]

I worked on set and remember that episode! Brandy was a B and Tevin was a sweetheart.

[@brookswilliams5239]

@@mariemarlene7658 😯😯

[@b9479]

@@mariemarlene7658 I've always heard brandy was something else

[@MAKESUREYOUSEEMYFACE216]

I was born in Trenton NJ , moved from Trenton to Cleveland Ohio when I was 9 .. I remember this show on tv while living in Trenton at the time and I have flashbacks of the city ever time I see this show ….

[@ncedomagwebu7862]

Damn. This brings back childhood memories for me. I was Detective Williams, Because i'm dark skinned, And my light skinned friend was Detective Torres. I vividly remember most episodes and the opening theme song, As i was a child back in South Africa, But i remember how sad it was when Detective Torres blew up in that car. Sad to know what was happening behind the scenes and how it all ended.

[@tommylikes4511]

Big up to “Malik yoba”for still trying ,and standing up for his rights even though he was face with challenges.

[@rrg]

❤

[@tonyt8805]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@patrick7228]

Thursday nights: Martin, Living Single, New York Undercover and then ER. The only time you could walk in an HBCU dorm hallway and nobody was out their room. 😂🤣

[@Akilah077]

For real🎯

[@mieshajones5152]

YES! That FOX line up was everything. Then had to change the channel for ER. No studying was getting done til after 11 on Thursdays.

[@EvaAnika]

Two-story!

[@KevinPayton-fq8gd]

That was my routine too on Thursday nights. I loved all four shows.

[@Sunflower94H]

Thank you 😊 RRG for talking about this show because NY Undercover is a classic.

[@rrg]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheVoiceOfReason187]

This show was so dope when it came out in 1994, from the intro song, to the young characters it was centered around, the show was just so cool to watch. I actually remember me and my friends running inside the house every Thursday night just to catch it on TV. I also remember how cool the detectives dressed, rocking retro Jordan’s (before it was a thing to do) hockey Jerseys and Military fatigues (items that were very popular to wear in the 90’s) setting trends along the way. My favorite episode was the one with Mouse and C-Webb. I hope they re-boot this series but they have to bring back Detective Torres, it wouldn’t be the same with out him. 👍🏾

[@brandyp.4556]

I have never gotten over Torres being blown up. NEVER. I don’t even want to see a reboot because of that 💔😭

[@richardkidd4791]

I Agree. I knew that was it. I knew it would NEVER be the same.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I think if they did a reboot, it could be where Eddie death was a fake and he wasn't in the car or he got out in time.

[@marlonclark1896]

@@lateshiachilds3640 yeah and the explosion resulted in him getting amnesia

[@lateshiachilds3640]

@@marlonclark1896 yes exactly

[@gloriadarty6150]

​@@lateshiachilds3640anything to bring him back

[@carsondouglas8600]

Remember Michael DeLorenzo in Michael Jackson's "beat it" video? He a low key icon.💐

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

I knew his face was kinda familiar of there he was few gang members

[@JayBelafonte]

New York Undercover should still be on TV just like “Law & Order”.

[@Educationfirst-n6u]

Facts

[@ebo7310]

Right

[@Tiajones333]

Facts plus they bring some of the law and order show back

[@michaelfane7643]

It is on bet

[@tonyp4914]

The generations changed bruh. After mid 2000s...I dont know if they would've been appreciated

[@lebo_t]

New York Undercover was so brilliant - brilliant cast too! I was so young when it aired, but I definitely recall being obsessed with it.. D Wolf ruined such a great show.

[@sandrataylor7892]

@Nevin Reid yes I'm too and I want to know too?

[@KentPetersonmoney]

Same me to.

[@shugaslimm1151]

Currently rewatching and I can’t get through the 4th season. This show was a gem

[@mystysenchantedeats]

I was 5 years old when this show came out, and as a YOUNG KID I fell in love with this show. I found a way to watch every episode today

[@Queenofsole100]

*I'm so glad I witnessed this show from the beginning. We knew what time it was once things started...changing.* 💯

[@rrg]

Yup!

[@IllaWondah]

This show had so many people tuned in on a Thursday night. The music. The places people knew and was real. Thank God I can still watch it on movie apps.

[@benjaminnatanielbincthomps1591]

It’s on Peacock now all 4 seasons

[@nildahernandez4160]

Bring back Eddie. It wont be New York Undercover without him. Really people what the heck is your problem.!!!

[@nildahernandez4160]

Swallow ur prides and get on with it. Ok

[@MultiMaria212]

I had the meanest crush on Eddie. Someone was nice enough to post all the episodes on yt but they got taken down a while ago. Thank God BET is playing their episodes on Fridays. This show was ahead of its time.

[@aGwEENapple]

Also the flow of the show is just so authentic. I don't think we have a lot of dramas with us today that aren't overly done. Everything is like a soap opera today. I don't think the smooth 90s vibe can be copied ever again though 📺

[@coreybarnett7785]

I used to watch this a lot in the mid 90s and it was a hit and I’ve always wondered why ty stopped airing New York undercover and now I see why. You are right it would not be the same without Michael who played Eddie Torres.

[@SagittariusQueen1980]

I was 14 when this show first came on and before that I wasn't interested in crime shows but New York Undercover won me over. I was sad when they cancelled.

[@rrg]

What drew you to the show? The storylines? The music?

[@racheldominique482]

I love the musical guests at the end!!! Of course Aaliyah’s episode was my favorite!!!!

[@lblack1961]

This show was so well written. I wish had lasted longer and I wish they'd bring it back (although it was perfect for and in its time and I wouldn't want anyone to ruin it).

[@NadiaSimone]

They did them so wrong smh but not surprised because it’s racist FOX we’re talking about. Love this show til this day!! I really hope the reboot does it justice because it’s a classic!

[@rrg]

We hope so too!

[@tonylawson3862]

All the channels are racist but I get what you’re saying

[@DrineThePoet]

Yup

[@nachetdorsey6820]

I loved this show and was heartbroken when they cancelled it and lived for the musical guests on each show… it was never the same when Torres was killed off and there was more Natalie’s, hate to hear what they went thru also

[@missjasmine3366]

Wow. I really miss the 90s. This channel brings me memories. I am loving the updates. Good research.

[@rrg]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@victimofracism1237]

I loved that show. The music, the cast, the storyline. I need to watch more of it.

[@cosmicbeauty5682]

This was a great show. We tuned in FAITHFULLY and I remember Aaliyah being in the show singing choosey lover (if I'm not mistaken) it was exciting for me because I screamed 😂😂

[@eddiejohnson2174]

This show was so ahead of its time but definitely fit the era it was in and it’s still my favorite cop/drama show ever from the storylines to the music and them all going to Natalie’s at the end for the musical guest this show was A1

[@calebb.6993]

Viewing this was so refreshing and got a brotha in his feelins! :) I appreciate you all for putting this together because my family loved watching this series and was left feeling robbed when it was faded our in such a disrespectful way.

[@maggiegraham5312]

So I have peacock and I’m super excited because now I get to watch all the seasons of New York undercover cops. My childhood was so much better because we had the best shows in the early 80s & 90s

[@kerryh2096]

This is disgusting. This was a good show, I watched this as a kid.. dreaming about living in nyc from the midwest haha… Also, FOX doing this shouldnt surprise anyone, lastly, if the alleged walk-out cost 60K a day, they could have just given them the money.

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

Nah it wasnt friends... It was better... That show gave us a free concert every single week.. Some of my favorite episodes are still Mary J.. Tevin Campbell and Brandy together and James Brown.... It was grimy... It was dope.. And with no promotion it was winning.. This one was for the culture and the culture tuned in every single week. They killed the show(especially by killing Michael.. I shed a tear on that episode) and didn't give them what they deserved... This show was before its time and its better than empire because it feels authentic. A reboot would absolutely work.. One can hope. Good days...

[@rrg]

There will never be another NYU 😔 It was such a gem.

[@BigDapPacino]

They did not understand the vision because they felt like it could not be marketed to the UK or Asian market because of the Black and Latino leads but they just thought it was good for attracting young Black , Latino, and White viewers who went to see Boyz N da Hood and New Jack City in the theaters...little did they know Hip Hop was becoming universial!

[@YankeeGirl226]

Agreed. And Friends has not aged well and seems even more corny now.

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

@@YankeeGirl226 facts!!!

[@TheLuvlfe]

@@YankeeGirl226 SAY IT!

[@MsChiChic]

That was THEE show back in the day. RIParadise James Mtume. I hope they can somehow bring Michael DeLorenzo BACK to join the cast. I hope this truly comes to fruition.

[@winter_s_44]

As a New Yorker growing up in East Harlem, I loved this show! They frequently filmed around my area and it was so exciting.

[@alexisblue6597]

Dick Wolf actually said, "New York Undercover was no friends?". New York Undercover was way better than friends. Hell he made New York Undercover!!

[@deandreray3500]

We used to pile around the TV to watch NY undercover man those were good times god take me back!!!

[@rrg]

The good old days!

[@AquariusSoul]

I loved this show! I was peeved when they killed Detective Torres off smh I don't get too tickled over reboots but this one I wouldn't mind getting into so long as the original cast is used.

[@danavixen6274]

Great show! But, I'll pass on a reboot without Michael Delorenzo. Not unless they write in he had a long lost twin brother that would signal the actor's return. Malik and Michael were FANTASTIC together. I can't see one without the other. Mr. Wolf was a REAL dick to them! 😡

[@ginagrant4909]

Yessssss! THIS is the reboot we need! 💯

[@jalenaverylloydaveryiisson8862]

@@danavixen6274 if it was a action/adventure/fantasy show, then they could've went in any way with bringing torres back

[@jalenaverylloydaveryiisson8862]

Believe it or not when they did that to torres, that was the last episode of the show for me...

[@danavixen6274]

@@jalenaverylloydaveryiisson8862 That's what I'm saying. It was pretty much a wrap for me after Torres died. I get that's it's obviously fiction, but it would be on some Days of Our Lives ish if Torres suddenly comes back from the dead.

[@glam2gobeauty811]

Loved everything about the show even as a kid. Now being an adult, I realize this show was getting too much reach and viewership from the "urban" community 🙃. There is no way the main actors shouldn't have been paid like the show Friends. I'm super disappointed to know Black publications like Vibe didn't promote viewership as well. Shame on Dick Wolfe

[@Fabulousvibesonly]

I agree with you 100%! They were shafted with the publicity. But then my cop- show mind kicked in and I started to think.....They could have been bribed not to support or publicize their show....in sooo many different ways. Unseen and unheard of meetings where things like this are decided happen everyday, everywhere. It's show business. And it also may have been a little TOO close to real life and the director was "forced" to kill it. 😳 Any hoo, a reboot would be fab, right. Like Hawaii 5 O

[@paristokyo2185]

I was in elementary school watching this, this was my favorite cop show, the implementation of music is what drew me. I've been looking for this show on streaming services for yearssss, 90s nostalgia for sure

[@DrineThePoet]

This show was unmatched. I loved Natalie's and all the music stars and musical vibes we received. I hated the era where they cancelled all our black shows

[@harperstacey9604]

The black shows were cancelled because racism still exist. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@DrineThePoet]

@@harperstacey9604 i know trust..

[@AandP4dummieslikeme]

I am not surprised to hear they were treated so poorly. It's a shame though because this show was groundbreaking.

[@dorothysylve248]

It just recently began to be shown on TV again. I watch it sometimes, and I still LOVE it! I enjoy the "free concerts"😍

[@rrg]

❤❤❤

[@Aloneat777]

Used to watch the reruns a few years ago when they aired on TVOne. Honestly wish we’d get a reboot or something but in another location. I also liked how they had a lot of black artists on the show at the end of each episode.

[@RealJudah144]

It still comes on I watch it comes on at 1 o'clock central time I just watch it earlier the music alone so much nostalgia

[@AggravatedMan365]

It airs on BET Friday nights at 9pm

[@Aloneat777]

@@RealJudah144 didn’t know that, thanks

[@Aloneat777]

@@AggravatedMan365 cool, imma check it out thanks

[@jalenaverylloydaveryiisson8862]

I'd rather have a time machine to go back to watching the show every thursday than for them to reboot it at another location

[@Teachloveandkindness]

Loved this show growing up. It was so ahead of it's time. Such a shame it got cancelled.

[@simpleandsweetshares2174]

Never missed a show - been a fan of Michael DeLorenzo since Fame and the Beat It video... He was more than qualified to direct some episodes... I was crushed when New York Undercover ended...

[@everythingbyjohn]

Man I’m so glad I found this show on KZbin years back before they took it off. Super nostalgic for me growing up in New York. I got to feel the 90’s through that show lol.

[@rrg]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jasbourne94]

I was piss when they took it off you can’t find it no where you know it’s a good show when you can’t find it why they won’t put it on Netflix or Hulu.

[@everythingbyjohn]

@@jasbourne94 exactly Smh

[@shamickawhite9524]

My favorite show, takes me back in time… This show gives me a warm feeling ♥️♥️

[@rrg]

❤❤❤

[@MikeJay-on5tt]

It comes on Friday's on BET and it's have returned like 2 months ago tbh with you too.

[@DevelopingHer]

That show was so good and addictive. When Torres died in the last episode you just knew that the show wasn’t going to be the same. Luv seeing AALIYAH in this😌

[@cashoutsteve2495]

RIP to Aaliyah!

[@harperstacey9604]

How did Aaliyah die? From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@danielsantana8601]

@@harperstacey9604 Airplane crash.

[@larenabillingsley7250]

My thoughts exactly 💭

[@margaretbrossette4428]

Very good news reporting. Thanks

[@margohill2882]

The show was amazing you need to bring the original cast back, and get out of your feelings and pay these people what they deserve ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ckeyes2]

This was one of the most dope shows ever to grace the screen. It would take Law & Order and Empire to merge to make this much of an impact

[@carlodurant87]

whats empire

[@taupenoire1933]

Without Torres, to me it was cornflakes without milk! By the way, you know that Michael de Lorenzo had danced in Michael Jackson's Beat it ?!!??!

[@cjkita9802]

YES...I remember. And Wesley Snipes was in the Bad video

[@jb5154]

Sho nuff😀

[@harperstacey9604]

He also danced in three of Lionel Richie's music videos. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@SuperKokuJin916]

He was also in Fame (the movie and TV show) and the classic 80s dance flick Fast Forward (directed by Sidney Poitier).

[@comedianseenoevilgaming7382]

You took me back when I heard that theme song. You do excellent work and you definitely have my support. This show needs to come back with the original cast members or nothing at All

[@carlosbright9615]

'New York Undercover' along with 'In Living Color' were my Thursday night shows back in the early 90's. I am so happy BET network brought back Season 1 of 'New York Undercover'. I had heard there's was going to be a remake of the series into a movie, but it never happy. This Afro Boricua loved seeing positive Black and Puerto Rican lead characters in this series. Let's not forget Afro Boricua Lauren Vélez playing the character, Nina Moreno. I am now in my 60's and I would love to see a remake of this series with the main characters in 2022.

[@alfonsogreen2722]

1 of my favorite shows of all time. I happen 2 meet both Malik Yoba n Mke D. 2 great dudes

[@toredarivera1615]

I am so glad to see New York undercover on BET now.!! It was the Miami Vice for the 90s.This was my show back in the day. Michael De lorenzo was my 🇵🇷 crush. I've been a fan of his since his days on the t.v. series Fame!! I was so 🤬 when they killed him off New York Undercover.

[@toredarivera1615]

My VCR ways always set for Thursday nights!!!😁👍💯 I was in my early 20s. VCR!!🤣🤣🤣Now that's telling my age!🤣❤🤣❤🤣❤

[@jb5154]

I do remember him from Fame and the MJ video I think "Bad?"

[@harperstacey9604]

@Nevin Reid you have got to be kidding. I can't believe he's gay. He could get any woman he wanted. I never knew. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@sandrataylor7892]

@@harperstacey9604 me too but hey

[@missloves2read858]

I have fell in love with this show all over again thanks to the re-runs on BET. Malik Yoba was so fine!!

[@nadinethomas4080]

The one reason I watched every week. He is still fine

[@TeeIsHauteCocoaChanel]

I remember this show and really got into it when I was old enough to watch the re runs (thanks TV One)! Aaliyah’s cover of “Choosey Lover” @ Natalies was one of my faves They also had Tyra and Naomi on this show ! Michael Michele too ! And the model episode with the girls getting their face cut I remember she had on red bottoms !!!!

[@esss3722]

Heres a clip of that performance! It was so dope💙 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bJo31piM50jqs

[@TeeIsHauteCocoaChanel]

@@esss3722 you’re the best ! Thank you 💖

[@smoothjazz2379]

This show was it, music, drama, romance, you can't get any better than that. This show could have easily had 10 seasons or more. It could have been the law and order of the 90's going into the 2000's. It's a shame this awesome show died before it's time.

[@carlosbright9615]

'New York Undercover' junto con 'In Living Color' fueron mis programas de los jueves por la noche a principios de los 90. Estoy muy feliz de que BET Network haya traído de vuelta la temporada 1 de 'New York Undercover'. Escuché que iba a haber una nueva versión de la serie en una película, pero nunca fue feliz. A este afro boricua le encantaba ver personajes principales negros y puertorriqueños positivos en esta serie. No olvidemos a la afro boricua Lauren Vélez interpretando al personaje de Nina Moreno. Ahora tengo 60 años y me encantaría ver una nueva versión de esta serie con los personajes principales en 2022.

[@linamcnamara]

This show was so good! After season 3 it was not the same. Watched it faithfully though. Liked it so much, Detective Mcnamara is where I got my name from🙂

[@Fatalflawtv]

your last name??

[@linamcnamara]

@@Fatalflawtv yes. Didn't want to use my real last name when I was a club promoter back in the day 🙂

[@Fatalflawtv]

@@linamcnamara ohhh.. well okay Ms McNamara you have a wonderful day!

[@TheDON914]

@@linamcnamara oh snap

[@marionStez1732]

Lol seems you went undercover for your job too

[@Sunflower94H]

This was my show growing up.

[@TBrown-mi8ik]

My favorite show in the whole wide world the theme song alone to this show just gives you nostalgic feelings it really takes me back to a time when life was good the world will never feel that 90's type of vibe again smh

[@anthonychoyce6496]

One of my favorite guilty pleasures to watch back in 1994. The acting and music was top knotch.