Chelsea Peretti and Andy Samberg shine in a sweet episode that teed up Peretti’s upcoming exit.
I enjoyed this week’s episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine more than last week’s, though both had flashbacks and a cold case of sorts. There was less at stake in “The Tattler,” but it ended up being one of the show’s more heartfelt episodes, mostly thanks to Gina and Jake.
At this point, Gina’s had moments of warmth with pretty much every character on the show, but I always buy them the most with Jake because of their long history (it certainly doesn’t hurt that, like Jake and Gina, Peretti and Samberg are childhood friends). The real consequences for Jake if Gina hadn’t lied back in high school gave their storyline a lot of heart, and their ending conversation was among the sweetest they’ve had. Next week’s episode is (I think?) Peretti’s last as a series regular, and it feels right that Jake was the one to convince Gina it might be time to move on. He’s known her the longest, and it has to help knowing that her friend supports her.
I also really loved the role Amy played here, zig-zagging between being a supportive wife and getting increasingly—and hilariously—in her element at school. Nine-Nine has previously been a little stingy with couple storylines for Jake and Amy (leave ’em wanting more and all of that), but the ones we’ve already gotten this season have been a treat. It certainly helps that this wasn’t solely about them as a couple, but the fact that they are one gave us some fun scenes.
Back at the precinct, we had one sweet and one silly storyline, with Boyle helping Rosa choose between two suitors and Holt, Terry, Scully, and Hitchcock getting swept up in a radio contest. I always enjoy it when we get info about Rosa’s personal life, and while I’m bummed Gina Rodriguez won’t be making an appearance any time soon, that info dump Diaz gave Boyle was textbook Rosa, complete with an aside about her homemade jewelry line.
The radio contest story was intentionally scant, I think, and it was good for what it was: an opportunity for Holt to express his disdain for F.M. radio and realize fun could be had sans productivity. Can’t wait to hear how Kevin feels about this revelation!
A couple of other thoughts:
Does anyone else feel like Jake and Amy are…sexier as a married couple? We got that fun role play in the premiere and then the attendance-related foreplay here. I’m o.k. with it; the various turn-ons of these weirdos are a comedy treasure trove. Plus, Jake’s “keep it in your pants, Santiago!” made me laugh.
Gina giving everyone a different story about her career was hilarious, and I love that one of her lies actually turned into something.
This episode was a great example of the show blending its various strengths really, really well, from heart and silliness to clever jokes and sight gags.
What did you think of “The Tattler?” Hit the comments, and let me know!
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