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The 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' final season premiere reveals major changes to the squad - here are 5 things that surprised me

Libby TorresAug 14, 2021, 01:21 IST

Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz) and Jake (Andy Samberg) in the season 8 premiere of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."NBC

The final season of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" premiered on NBC on Thursday.
In the first episode, the detectives grapple with the effects of George Floyd's murder.
Surprisingly, the season premiere dove head on into issues like police brutality.

The season premiere addresses COVID-19 and police brutality within the first few minutes.

Jake (Andy Samberg) and Charles (Joe Lo Truglio) in the season premiere. NBC

Jake is on the receiving end of anti-police sentiment during a memorable sequence.

Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz) and Jake (Andy Samberg) in the season 8 premiere of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." NBC

A female NYPD captain becomes the "villain" in the premiere.

Rosa and Jake in the season 8 premiere of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." NBC

The president of the police union is also shown in an unflattering light.

Jake and Rosa confront the head of the police union in the season 8 premiere of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." NBC

Unfortunately, Rosa's client doesn't end up getting the justice she deserves.

Stephanie Beatriz as Rosa Diaz. NBC

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