20 Best TV Comedy Characters Of The 21st Century
5. Jake Peralta - Brooklyn Nine Nine
Everyone's favorite detective/genius has to be one of one of Michael Schur's greatest creations. A big part of Brooklyn Nine-Nine's success is Jake Peralta. The lovable goofball reminds us of who we would like to be, while still trying to bring happiness to everyone.
Andy Samberg's career rise has been impressive, from his humble start at Saturday Night Live to releasing multiple best selling pop rap albums. He and his The Lonely Island troupe have produced so many of TV's iconic moments as well as multiple films like Hot Rod and Popstar.
In a slightly rare turn for a show of this nature, the relationship between Jake and Amy isn't the main feature of the characters. Far from the Jim and Pam situation in the office, Jake and Amy are distinctively individual characters. Amy could leave and the show could move on, but take away Jake and you have no show.