10 Things You Learn Re-Watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine

10. Boyle Is A Badass

Everyone overlooks Charles Boyle to begin with.

It's not hard to understand why – after all, he is, in the early seasons of the show at least, the punchline of most of the jokes.

What a second viewing reveals, however, is the depth of his character, hidden beneath more than a few layers of ridicule.

Boyle is a funny character; he's odd, he doesn't match society's idea of what a police officer should be, and he seems to be barely self-aware.

A re-watch reveals just how strong Boyle truly is: he takes a bullet for Rosa, he effortlessly balances being a father to his adopted son with his police work, and he is unflinchingly loyal to the rest of the squad.

As funny as he may be, closer inspection reveals that Boyle is certainly no joke.