The Brooklyn Nine-Nine cast reflects on how they've evolved over 7 seasons

Despite its cancellation on Fox back in 2018, and then its (welcome) surprise renewal at NBC, Brooklyn Nine-Nine remains largely unchanged-its still one of television’s most reliably hilarious ensemble comedies. But, on the eve of its seventh season, it’s also apparent that the series has evolved with the times. The current cultural climate could make it hard for some to accept a show with good-humored cops as its protagonists, but Brooklyn Nine-Nine hasn’t shied away from the real world, addressing issues like racial profiling, homophobia, and workplace sexism head-on. The show proves time and again that it can be funny and frank-without leaning into “Very Special Episode” territory-thanks largely to its diverse cast that seems to push one another as much as they make each other laugh.
Speaking of that cast, last fall Brooklyn Nine-Nine invited us to set where we sat down in the booths at Shaw’s Bar for a round of chats with the entire ensemble, plus series showrunner Dan Goor. After teasing a “bigger” seventh season, we had Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, and the rest of the team speak to the show’s evolution, both on a macro level and through individual character growth. And while change is a good thing for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, we were pleased to hear that some things stay the same: Off camera, Andre Braugher told us that, despite the unfortunate passing of Corgi actor Stewart, the role has been recast, and Holt’s beloved dog Cheddar will remain an important part of the show.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine kicks off season seven on Thursday, February 6 on NBC with two episodes that will introduce us to Vanessa Bayer’s Officer Debbie Fogel and the new police captain.
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[@alishashah6545]

If u watch the first episodes compared to the lasts u can see how much better Stephanie got at the Rosa voice

[@lillymonks7195]

Ikr! I finished season 7 and went back to rewatch it and I was baffled by the difference

[@demi-leedelaney6038]

JUST A REMINDER: Brooklyn Nine Nine was saved because of the fans. The fans demanded that B99 should be back for another season.And it did.

[@davidhurtado2725]

We ended up getting three!

[@josephhazell9905]

Andre is exactly like holt “45% of the way there” haha

[@deadsy11]

andre talks exactly like holt

[@ishabiswas8224]

Not really. He says "you know" a lot so he's less robotic heh. I love both the actor and the character though.

[@thesilliestsillyofalltime]

same with terry. he sounds a lot like terry

[@marina8541]

@@thesilliestsillyofalltime LOL

[@gbendicion7052]

I would love an episode where we get to see a Hitchcock hot daughter go to the precint to report a case of burglary. Twist is that they arent going along well because Hitchcock was pretty much a playboy during his prime. The story goes around Jake,Terry and Hitchcock trying to find the burglar while also helping the father and daughter reconcile.

[@princeblack1188]

I love how Melissa is just sitting there crushing on Andy in the beginning

[@maddi8760]

I think they’re both married

[@marion_t]

She really wasn't . They're just very good friends.

[@carlandreasson8800]

me: tries to listen too interview interviewer: mhm ye *mm* *FOR SURE* *YEA*

[@tenshi_tries]

I really hope they change their mind about making the s8 the final season

[@tenshi_tries]

This show should have 10+ seasons!

[@Ryanjleary]

@@tenshi_tries it’s definitely deserving of 10+ seasons, but at least they are going out on their own terms. I wish they’d go to S9 Episode 9, but this show will last & be relevant long after it’s over. It’s an extremely underrated show & deserves more recognition & I believe over time, it will be recognized as a great show. IMO it’s better than Friends, The Office, Parks, Seinfeld, etc. it’s an all time great show

[@MonasteryOfSilence]

​@@Ryanjleary B99 is a great show and i know its your opinion but come on, really? Better than the office? B99 just cant keep up with the Office no matter how you look at it.

[@rheasubash8728]

"45% percent there" That's sooo Holt :D

[@Teaganbear]

I do think the more fast-paced rhythm makes the new seasons feel a bit too rushed. I preferred the old rhythm of Seasons 1-5. I'm not hating on seasons 6 and 7, they just don't make me laugh as much and don't feel quite as right as the show does in older seasons. I still watch and enjoy them all though.

[@Anasyub]

not @ me seeing andy and mellisa together and instantly clicking this video >_< their chemistry is SO good

[@scottwpilgrim]

Who's Adam?

[@saraismail5403]

Best sitcom ever 😍

[@xe_midnight]

Who else got themselves spoiled midway through the series by watching this interview?

[@adversitycartoons4050]

I’m only on season 5 lol

[@saraismail5403]

❤️❤️❤️

[@karenordaz3384]

❤️

[@palakshrivastava5728]

Let's just still hope that season 8 is not the last one😭

[@shanjinsarita4865]

Please bring season 9😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@MPlayzEclipze]

I want an episode where Jake risks his life for Amy. Like taking a bullet for Amy perhaps. Maybe someone kidnapped Amy and the only was she can be safe is for the kidnapper/criminal to shoot Jake for some reason.

[@SaharaOS]

i mean amy did shoot jake lolol

[@ginao6810]

Amy isn’t a damsel in distress

[@mxss1na]

boyle is gonna freak out

[@niamh7360]

@Dhwani Gola I reckon it would be good for jake to be in that situation, Amy to take a bullet for him, and then they both have to help each other fight themselves out?

[@joyanl]

now that they have a son I think it'd be a better storyline if Mac was the one who got kidnapped

[@hc6525]

Who dat lady on her phone behind Andre Braugher?

[@mmyilmazyurt8666]

Hayley Grundy a Gina impersonator ?

[@lgnd2k3]

Plot twist: It's Daniel's from the pilot

[@avalovesmemes731]

Leon Waldron Music ....holt fired her maybe ?

[@Dan-ub6jj]

Cant wait to watch it! cuz i dont have netflix :(

[@terriz.2981]

it's on hulu

[@rauhakhan9401]

It's AMAZING. I just finished and I'm so sad

[@MPlayzEclipze]

finished the whole thing but I had to watch season 7 on a different website

[@JayHay-yy3eb]

@@terriz.2981 we don’t have that on England or other countries

[@saftschinken2353]

Boyle should never change. We need the one typical looser in the geroup that everybody likes :D

[@Fergieballs]

Pog

[@mega_coffee]

시즌9 주세요..

[@joshuaroberts675]

Who is that woman in the red sweater? The real gina?

[@puddle9]

why do holy studder