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Brooklyn Nine-Nine Fails At Law Enforcement But Exceeds At Tackling Tough Issues

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is not a realistic police sitcom. The FOX comedy doesn’t pretend to be either. It does feature an ethnically diverse cast of characters, many dealing with their sexuality. Sergeant Raymond Holt, played by Andre Braugher, is the precinct’s gay leader. Detective Rosa Diaz is bisexual and comes from a traditionally conservative Hispanic family.

The episode Rosa revealed she was bisexual was based on the actresses real-life experience. Dealing with this issue, the show was praised for telling a story that was “just emotional enough without undermining the humor.” Our next show set the absurdist stage for Brooklyn Nine-Nine but used the workplace as its canvas.