Brooklyn Nine-Nine

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Season 8 Premiere Tackles Police Brutality and Systemic Corruption

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

The newest episode of this fan-favorite cop comedy show attempts to discuss some serious topics, but the results are far from perfect.…

August 29, 2021

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Here’s How Cop Shows Have Influenced the Way You View Police Officers

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

Your favorite police shows come from a long history of copaganda, and the police holding a tight grip on how they are portrayed on TV. Yes, even 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.'…

May 7, 2021

What Is Copaganda and Can I Keep Watching ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’?

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Can shows about the police foster discussion, or do even well-intentioned cop shows ultimately provide ideological cover for police violence?…

June 14, 2020

Here’s What Fans Know About ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Season 6

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Hint: It’s still going to be a great show.…

August 10, 2018

Making the Switch: Why TV Shows Are Changing Hands Like Hot Potatoes

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Doesn’t everyone just stream nowadays anyway?…

June 23, 2018