Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Kernel Score: 92% · 3,849 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Crime
First aired: 2013-09-17
Seasons: 8 · 152 episodes
Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine worth watching?
Must-watch. A New York police station sitcom that's warm, fast and rarely mean. The cast has terrific chemistry, the jokes land often, and it's easy to watch many episodes in a row.
Watch it if you
- like workplace sitcoms with a big, likeable ensemble
- want a comedy that's silly but kind
- enjoy long, rewatchable series
Skip it if you
- want edgy or cynical humour
- dislike broad, goofy comedy
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a workplace sitcom about NYPD detectives with comedic, mostly light content.
- Language: A little — Mild sitcom-level language typical of a TV-14 workplace comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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- The Office (2005) — 97%: The workplace comedy template, with a cast you grow to love.
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) — 91%: Comedy-mystery with a charming, mismatched ensemble.
- The Office (2001) — 87%: Another workplace mockumentary with a strong comic cast.
- Better Off Ted (2009) — 84%: Fast, quirky office comedy that deserved more attention.
- The Rookie (2018) — 92%: A cop show with a lighter touch, with a likeable lead.
- Archer (2009) — 84%: Fast, witty ensemble comedy with spy-style absurdity.
Cast
- Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta
- Melissa Fumero as Amy Santiago
- Terry Crews as Terry Jeffords
- Joe Lo Truglio as Charles Boyle
- Stephanie Beatriz as Rosa Diaz
- Andre Braugher as Raymond Holt
- Dirk Blocker as Michael Hitchcock
- Joel McKinnon Miller as Norman Scully
Brooklyn Nine-Nine FAQ
Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine worth watching?
Must-watch. A New York police station sitcom that's warm, fast and rarely mean. The cast has terrific chemistry, the jokes land often, and it's easy to watch many episodes in a row.
Where can I watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine?
In the US you can stream Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix and Peacock and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine OK for kids?
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a workplace sitcom about NYPD detectives with comedic, mostly light content.
What shows are like Brooklyn Nine-Nine?
If you liked Brooklyn Nine-Nine, try The Office, Only Murders in the Building, The Office and Better Off Ted.