8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Overview
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show consistently addresses systemic issues within law enforcement, such as racism and sexism, and champions internal reform, diversity, and progressive leadership, aligning its dominant themes with left-leaning social justice values.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through its casting, featuring a prominent ensemble of characters from various racial and LGBTQ+ backgrounds in roles that often subvert traditional portrayals. Its narrative frequently explores and critiques systemic issues such as racism, homophobia, and sexism within institutional settings, making these themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
Brooklyn Nine-Nine features prominent LGBTQ+ characters, Captain Raymond Holt and Rosa Diaz, whose identities are portrayed with dignity, complexity, and agency. Their arcs address challenges like prejudice and coming out with empathy and support, consistently affirming the worth of LGBTQ+ lives and relationships.
The show portrays characters with Christian backgrounds, such as Amy Santiago and Rosa Diaz's family, with respect and nuance. While Rosa's parents initially struggle with her sexuality due to their faith, the narrative ultimately champions acceptance, framing their eventual embrace of Rosa as a positive resolution.
Charles Boyle's Jewish heritage is depicted as an integral and often endearing part of his character, with mentions of traditions like Hanukkah. The portrayal is consistently respectful and contributes to his unique personality without resorting to negative stereotypes.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine does not feature any explicitly identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. While the show is celebrated for its broader LGBTQ+ representation through characters like Captain Holt and Rosa Diaz, it does not directly address trans identities or experiences as part of its storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, establishing their genders within its own canon from the outset. Therefore, no characters were gender-swapped from a prior established version.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is an original sitcom, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior canonical or historical race to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
8.2
Critic Ratings
9.5
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