SDCC 2018: ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ is Revived & Ready for NBC!

When real-life guardian angel NBC stepped in amongst the outrage of fans everywhere to save Brooklyn Nine-Nine from cancellation, a collective cool, cool, cool, cool, cool was heard around the world and everything was right in the television world again. Thankfully, the cast and creators of Nine-Nine made their way to San Diego Comic-Con to talk all about the show and just what lies ahead for our favorite detectives, sergeants, commissioners, and corgis!

me watching the whole panel #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/BHz3x7soi3

— ㅤ (@peraIta90s) July 20, 2018

Moderated by Mike Schneider, the room was packed to the brim with ecstatic fans, creating an atmosphere of pure joy and happiness. He kicked things off with a Nine-Nine!? and the whole audience responded. It gave me chills.

THAT SHIT IS BREATHTAKING BRO #brooklyn99 #SDCC https://t.co/rC46dv8acv

— marifer (@peraltiagoswed) July 20, 2018

Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Terry Crews, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller, showrunner Dan Goor and executive producer Luke Del Tredici were welcomed with a booming applause standing ovation by the crowd and it was just so pure.

YOU GUYS LOOK AT ALL THE LOVE IM TEARING UP #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/20CouyPacN

— domi (@melissafumeros) July 20, 2018

Of course, one of the main points of discussion was the series’ cancellation at Fox, which led to an uproar on social media, leading NBC to save the series.

“I got a text that said ‘NBC said yes’ “ my emotions can’t handle this Dan Goor wow #brooklyn99 #ninenine #sdcc2018

— SLOTT does SDCC (and cries) (a lot) (@rachelslott) July 20, 2018

Things did get a little political when discussing Fox, but Samberg said that it was a good time for them to make the switch being that they are such an inclusive series.

“I think it was a good moment for us to switch.” – Andy Samberg on making a progressive, inclusive show for a parent company that also owns… Fox News. #Brooklyn99 #SDCC

— Ben Travers (@BenTTravers) July 20, 2018

Andy Samberg (@thelonelyisland) jokes that it was so hard to leave FOX because they loved Fox News so much 💀💀#SDCC #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/WRgEbEbIQo

— With An Accent @ SDCC (@withanaccent) July 20, 2018

Samberg also touched on how the comedy handles mental health issues.

“When we handle something that is complicated, especially since it’s a comedy, it has to be the right story…we don’t want to mess it up or make a joke of it” Andy on Mental Health in #brooklyn99 #ninenine #sdcc2018

— SLOTT does SDCC (and cries) (a lot) (@rachelslott) July 20, 2018

Beatriz and Fumero had an emotional moment when a fan thanked them for their latina representation on the show.

Melissa and Stephanie both started crying when they got thanked for portraying two strong Latina women I love two queens #brooklyn99 #ninenine #sdcc2018

— SLOTT does SDCC (and cries) (a lot) (@rachelslott) July 20, 2018

The cast also said what their ideal final episode would have been had the series not been saved.

Ideal episode for your character?

Jake is best friends with Bruce Willis.
Gina is best friends with Beyoncé.
Terry becomes Captain somewhere.
Boyle opens an Italian restaurant.
Amy would become Captain (before Terry 😂)
Hitchcock & Scully take over Shaw’s.#SDCC #Brooklyn99

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@nbcbrooklyn99) July 20, 2018

The “title of your sex tape jokes” were abundant.

At #brooklyn99, a question about Terry’s fave yogurt: “Full fat Greek with a touch of honey”

Most of the panel, yelling: “TITLE OF YOUR SEX TAPE”

Ugh I love this show and these people so much #sdcc

— gina marie (@ginadoraa) July 20, 2018

“Do you want hard or medium?”-Dan
“Title of your sex tape”- Andy #Brooklyn99 #sdcc

— Julianne A (@Julesjustjoggin) July 20, 2018

Joe Lo Truglio talked about how Boyle is a male character who is super tapped into his emotions ant that is someone who isn’t seen on television much.

“Boyle is not afraid to show unadulterated affection. That’s unusual for a male character but it’s something the world needs to see.” @JoeLoTruglio #Brooklyn99 #SDCC

— Stephanie Carr (@StephanieVCarr) July 20, 2018

“The great thing about Boyle is just that he doesn’t care he just loves people”-Joe #Brooklyn99 #sdcc

— Julianne A (@Julesjustjoggin) July 20, 2018

So, what can fans expect in the new season 6? Probably the return of fan-favorite guest star Doug Judy (Craig Robinson).

When faced with the question ‘will Doug Judy return’, @djgoor just answered with a lot of babbling. #SDCC #Brooklyn99

— Stephanie Carr (@StephanieVCarr) July 20, 2018

And a Scully and Hitchcock centered episode:

Dan said people will really like the first few episodes of season 6, and there will be a Scully and Hitchcock episode #brooklyn99 #ninenine #sdcc2018

— SLOTT does SDCC (and cries) (a lot) (@rachelslott) July 20, 2018

They also talked about diving into Jake and Amy’s marriage as well as Diaz’s bisexual storyline in season 6.

Of course, a lot of love for the writers and @iamstephbeatz about her bisexual story, and they really hope the @HereIsGina romance can continue next season – Gina cut her vacation short to shoot her cameo. #SDCC #Brooklyn99

— Hypable.com (@Hypable) July 20, 2018

Speaking of Diaz, Goor revealed that when she came out it was the first time someone had done so on network television.

Rosa using the phrase “I’m bi” was apparently the first time that had happened on network tv, according to Dan Goor 🙌🙌🙌 #SDCC #brooklyn99

— 4 Your Excitement @SDCC (@4_Y_E) July 20, 2018

“It was a gift.” – @iamstephbeatz on being involved in Rosa’s coming out storyline. 💖💜💙

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@nbcbrooklyn99) July 20, 2018

And it ended the only way it knew how.

The #Brooklyn99 panel ended with a montage of some of its best moments set to Backstreet Boys. This show is pure joy. #SDCC

— Marisa Roffman (@marisaroffman) July 20, 2018

Basically, the panel was a giant hug for an hour straight and showed just how much this series meant to fans.

The #Brooklyn99 #SDCC panel was so sweet. The panel and audience were kind and filled with positive energy, and everyone seemed so happy to be there and supportive of one another. Thank you to everyone involved!

— Caleb Horowitz (@PenguinHorowitz) July 20, 2018

The #Brooklyn99 panel at #SDCC this year is probably the best panel I’ve been to. It was electric, emotional, beautiful and inspiring. Thank you to the show and the fans who let me have this night 💕 truly one I’ll never forget. pic.twitter.com/nsVdIREKYz

— Owen Baldner (@baldnerwin) July 20, 2018

Brooklyn Nine-Nine will return for season 6 on NBC!