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.

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.’

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

TV programs about law enforcement ultimately function as propaganda that hides the ugly truths of American policing and justice