Why is Brooklyn Nine-Nine ending?
AFTER 153 episodes, it was announced that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is coming to an end. According to reports, the show’s eighth and final season is currently in production. Why is Brooklyn Nine-Nine ending? Show executives did not specify why they were bringing the comedy to an end, but said the decision was “difficult.” On Instagram, series […]
AFTER 153 episodes, it was announced that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is coming to an end.
According to reports, the show’s eighth and final season is currently in production.
Why is Brooklyn Nine-Nine ending?
Show executives did not specify why they were bringing the comedy to an end, but said the decision was “difficult.”
On Instagram, series co-creator Dan Goor wrote: “I’m so thankful to NBC and Universal Television for allowing us to give these characters and our fans the ending they deserve.
“I feel very lucky to have worked with this amazing cast and crew for eight seasons.
“They are not only among the most talented people in the business, they are all good human beings who have become a family.
“But most of all, I feel lucky that we have had the best fans in the world.
“Fans who literally saved us from cancellation. Fans who fill us with joy.
“Ending the show was a difficult decision, but ultimately, we felt it was the best way to honour the characters, the story and our viewers.
“I know some people will be disappointed it’s ending so soon, but honestly, I’m grateful it lasted this long. Title of my sex tape.”
When will the final season premiere?
The eighth and final season will premiere sometime in 2021/2022, although a specific date has not been announced.
Season seven aired in spring 2020 and the eighth season was renewed three months before season seven premiered.
Production was halted on the new season due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Samberg said that he expects the cast and crew to be back on set “fairly soon.”
There are said to be ten episodes.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine was canceled by the Fox network after its fifth season, but it was picked up again NBC.
Who is in the Brooklyn Nine-Nine cast?
The comedy stars Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher as New York police officers in Brooklyn’s fictional 99th Precinct.
The cast also features Melissa Fumero as Amy, Terry Crews as Terry, Stephanie Beatriz as Rosa, Joe Lo Truglio as Charles, Chelsea Peretti as Gina.
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“I still remember the palpable excitement that night in 2018 when we announced Brooklyn Nine-Nine would be returning to its rightful home at NBC,” said Lisa Katz, President of Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Television, and Streaming.
“We’ve always loved these characters and the way they make us laugh while also masterfully weaving in storylines that make us reflect as well.
“A big thank you to our wonderful partners – Dan Goor, the writers, producers and the incredibly talented cast and crew – for a comedy whose legacy will stand the test of time.”