What have the Editors in Chief been thinking about this week?
Putting it bluntly, it’s been a hard week. Yes we know it’s a bit of a cop out (pun very much intended) but we promised you Brooklyn 99 and we feel the references have been lacking recently, so here’s a whole Spotlight dedicated to that one thing that can lift us up in troubled times. Here’s some of our favourite episodes you should watch to feel a little More Better!
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Isla's Picks:
Yippie Kayak (Season 3, episode 10)
If you’ve watched the show, you know Jake is a little obsessed with Die Hard, so this episode is everything you want it to be as he lives out his fantasy of becoming Bruce Willis, with a sprinkling of the squad’s typical comical antics along the way. Of course all the B99 Christmas episodes are a must for the holiday season, but for me, this episode is the perfect combination of action-packed, wholesome, and comedic. Although not the key focus of the episode, I’d say any fans of Terry are in for a treat as well.
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The Safe House (Season 5, episode 12)
I think we can all agree that the American Dream deserves a rebrand to include the Kevin-Holt-Cheddar family, so I’m a big fan of the wholesome Holt family dynamic we see in these episodes. To put it simply, any Kevin episode is a good episode (feel free to quote me). We see Jake and Kevin trapped in a Safe House for several weeks, leading to some interesting dynamics between the two, as well as Captain Holt. Although fair warning, if you don’t like Nicholas Cage movies, maybe this isn’t the episode for you!
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The Fugitive: Part I & II (Season 4, episodes 11 & 12)
The whole squad can get super competitive, but there’s something in particular about Jake & Amy’s bets that turn fugitive hunting into a game. I’d say the Jake/Terry dynamic is seriously underrated though, as we see some great comedic moments with these two. But of course, everyone’s favourite, lovable criminal Doug Judy returns during Part 2, as they team up for the first time. Nothing makes hunting fugitives more fun than a duo theme song, some classic movie references and undercover personas. Definitely a set of comfort episodes when you need a good laugh.
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Molly's Picks:
Halloween III (Season 3, episode 5)
While all of the Halloween Heist episodes are among my favourites, I particularly enjoy the one from season 3. Following up from the first two, it manages to hold its own in the series and has some very entertaining twists and turns. In case you haven’t seen it, I won’t spoil who wins the heist, but it’s a very satisfying ending! While it’s nice to watch during Hallo-weekend, I think the Halloween Heist B99 episodes are a great comfort watch anytime of the year.
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Cheddar (Season 3, episode 18)
Another episode from season 3, and it’s a great one! Chaos ensues when Jake and Amy accidentally lose Captain Holt’s dog, Cheddar, and the squad attempts to find him. Any episode with Cheddar is a great time, and episodes where the full team bands together always have very funny banter and great moments. This is definitely a great pick for escapism as well.
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The Night Shift (Season 4, episode 4)
It’s a crossover! When Jake and Captain Holt arrive back from Florida, the squad gets placed on the night shift. Jake commandeers the car of none other than New Girl’s Jess Day–who happens to be visiting New York City. If you’re a fan of New Girl, you’ll know that their Season 4 episode “Homecoming” is the other part of this crossover and features scenes with Jess and Jake, and Nick and Winston with Charles. Even if you haven’t seen New Girl, it’s still a fun episode and features some nice moments between Amy and Rosa–everyone’s favourite Sleuth Sister duo.
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Thanks again for tuning into another EIC spotlight. Isla and I hope you’ve enjoyed it, and it’s been a light-hearted read to allow for some distraction. Our challenge to you this week is to look after yourself and engage with some escapism media. Whether that’s watching some of the B99 episodes we mentioned, or re-watching a different comfort show. (although Isla will severely judge you if it’s not Brooklyn 99). We hope you have a lovely weekend. We’ll see you next time!
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