Tagged with Andy Samberg

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Episode 2.09, “The Road Trip”

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Episode 2.09, “The Road Trip”

“What happens when Jake Peralta’s breathtaking lack of propriety collides with Amy Santiago’s control freak neuroses? “The Road Trip,” perhaps the single best episode in Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s entire second season. That’s high praise in light of “USPIS”, last week’s truly terrific offering, which represents a high point in the show’s sophomore slump. There’s no denying … Continue reading

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Episode 2.07, “Lockdown”

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Episode 2.07, “Lockdown”

“Brooklyn Nine-Nine has really been whiffing on its holiday episodes this season; first it was “Halloween II,” now it’s “Lockdown.” These episodes suffer from the exact same storytelling problems, both superficial and fundamental. Neither manage to outdo their predecessors from yesteryear, but in all honesty that’s not a huge issue—if either managed to just be … Continue reading

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Episode 2.05, “The Mole”

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Episode 2.05, “The Mole”

“There are two primary differences between this week’s episode, “The Mole,” and October’s overreaching seasonal joint, “Halloween II”: one, “The Mole” is successful at developing characters and constructing jokes. Two, Andre Braugher is the star here, rather than the supporting figure behind Andy Samberg’s usual displays of clownish bravado. Braugher usually plays a role in … Continue reading

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 2.01, “Undercover”

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 2.01, “Undercover”

“With just a sub-minute moment of catch-up between cast members and a snappy meta quip from Andy Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s second season premiere gets off to a brisk start. Admittedly, that zippy through line feels kind of dishonest; morehas to have happened in the six months since Jake parted ways with the gang in “Charges … Continue reading