The funny but unreal side of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
What's the story
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a widely loved comedy series that showcases the lives of detectives in a fictional precinct in New York City. Although it provides the right dose of laughs, the series often goes off from what an actual police officer's life would be like. Here, we take a look at things where the show strays from real-life policing, like procedural accuracy, etc.
#1
Unrealistic crime-solving speed
In Brooklyn Nine-Nine, cases are solved within an episode, giving the illusion that investigations are quick and easy. In reality, it can take weeks or even months to solve a crime due to complicated procedures and the gathering of evidence. The show simplifies these processes for comedic purposes but doesn't do justice to the time-consuming nature of real police work.
#2
Overemphasis on humor in serious situations
The series often employs humor in what would otherwise be serious or stressful situations in real life. While that makes it funnier, it also misses the emotional toll that police work can take on officers. Real-life law enforcement entails dealing with traumatic events and high-pressure situations that necessitate professionalism instead of a constant sense of levity.
#3
Lack of bureaucratic challenges
While Brooklyn Nine-Nine rarely tackles the bureaucratic challenges of real police departments, the truth is officers have to deal with a lot of paperwork, budgets, and administrative hurdles. These are easily glossed over for entertaining storylines, but they play an important role in the actual policing duties.
#4
Simplified interpersonal dynamics
The interpersonal relationships shown in Brooklyn Nine-Nine are a bit more simplified than they would be in real life within a precinct. The show features a close-knit team with hardly any conflict or hierarchy issues. But real police departments can witness complicated interactions with rank differences and different personalities of officers coming into play.