Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Season 8 Ending Explained

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is easily one of the most-loved sitcoms of the decade. The show perfectly induces humour wrapped around with goofiness and a lot of love. Talking about the cast, we have Andy Samberg (Jake Peralta), Melissa Fumero (Amy Santiago), Stephanie Beatriz (Rosa Diaz), Andre Braugher (Captain Raymond Holt), Chelsea Peretti (Gina Linetti). Apart from them, we also have Terry Crews (Terrey Jeffords), Joe Lo Truglio (Charles Boyle), Dirk Blocker (Hitcock), and Joel McKinnon Miller (Norm Scully). Abruptly enough, Brooklyn Nine-Nine came to an end with the eighth season being its final. So, let’s talk about the ending.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Addresses George Floyd’s murder

As we all know, the show has never failed to address the ongoing social issues. The very first season showed Jake challenging a powerful police individual whose son was abusing the power. Or how about the fact that the per cent had the first-ever black gay captain in action? The show, later on, introduced Rosa as bisexual and had Joke and Amy tackle a sexual harassment case. So yes, the show has never failed to address the important issues.

However, season 8 takes a serious turn as it talks about George Floyd’s murder which was a real tragedy. Following this, Detective Rosa Diaz leaves the force to become a private investigator. Her main drive is to tackle the police brutality that goes on all around New York. The final season talks a lot about the faulty system that protects officers who are guilty and capable of abusing their powers. The show, later on, has Captain Holt and Detective Amy Santiago lead a new department dedicated to reforming the NYPD. Even though this is not a solution right away, it’s definitely a step forward towards a better world.

Final B99 Heist

In the honor of Amy and Holt leaving, the precinct still has to take care of one last heist. B99 fans know that Heist tradition too has to come to an end but it’s as emotional as they come. First, Amy and Holt are leaving, Diaz is on her way to becoming a private investigator. But during the heist, Jake announces that even he is thinking of leaving the precinct in order to take care of his and Amy’s child. Even though the situation is funny, his message comes across perfectly.

During the heist, every member has their moment where they exchange heartfelt words and make the viewers shed a tear or two. For Jake, he shared a close moment with Captain Holt whom he thinks of like a father figure. In the entire hustle-bustle, the chaos unfolds and two most unlikely detectives win the heist – Scully and Hitchcock.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Crew Is Still Tight

As the crew celebrates their final heist, things get emotional. Terry goes on to become the new captain as Holt’s replacement, and Boyle becomes the new Jake of the precinct. He too has an overly eager sidekick which replicates his relationship with Jake. But things are not over. One year later, we find Terry leading the precinct. Right when he is about to wind up the morning meeting, Jake pulls up in a full showman attire and announces the heist. On one hand, Holt is in full janitor disguise wheels in Rosa in a plastic dumpster. On the other hand, Amy sticks her head out of the ceiling. So yes, the crew is still tight and we thank each and every one of them for such a wonderful show!