I don't know if anyone read my Discovery post from last week about how things on that show haven't felt earned and the emotional moments have left me feeling empty. The reason for that is because the writers on that show don't really know how to do character development, and heavy moments that should resonate haven't for me, like the letter writing scene or Airiam's sacrifice.
How does this relate to Brooklyn 99? I just watched the episode where Rosa was involved in an active shooter situation but the rest of the episode takes place back at the precinct. I've been watching this show for a few weeks (So close to being caught up I might be getting carried away with the binge) and this is really awesome at those tender character moments. This episode deals with a heavy subject, but it does it in a humorous, but serious way I was compelled to the screen. And then when Rosa returns, that scene feels earned because this show did the smart thing of showing the emotional toll rather than outright action on the scene. This episode was well done, and it reminded me of the Moo Moo episode, dealing with racial profiling and how it became a personal story rather than a lecture. This is social commentary done really well and really right.
Man I'm glad I got into this show. I think my top 2 sitcoms ever might both be Mike Schur shows now: Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
