Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 10 Things You Completely Missed From Season One
Wait, Hitchcock and Scully were a trio?
Michael Schur and Dan Goor's Parks & Rec was such a lightning-in-a-bottle sitcom, you'd assume it was their magnum opus, never to be surpassed.
But before the show was even over, the pair concocted another gut-busting comedy, Brooklyn 99. Set in the NYPD's 99th Precinct, the series follows immature but hard-working cop, Jake Peralta, and his equally eccentric colleagues.
Over the years, these officers have devised preposterous bets, taken part in surreal competitions, and solved the occasional crime. It's so hilarious to watch them bantering, it's not long before you see the ensemble as one big family. Because we got so attached to these guys, it was heartbreaking when Brooklyn 99 drew to a close last year.
After the series had its final send-off, many fans were eager to rewatch Brooklyn 99 all over again. By doing so, you may have noticed a couple of details you didn't see the first time. Some actors play their roles differently in the first few episodes, while on the other hand a piece of dialogue might sound like a throwaway line, but you can see it foreshadows key plots later in the series.
If you haven't watched Season 1 since the show aired, it's worth revisiting since there's a couple of things you may have missed or forgot about.
10. Rosa Acts Differently In The Pilot
Rosalita "Rosa" Diaz is known for being the toughest cop in the 99th precinct. Considering her neighbours don't know her name, she's survived being buried alive, and has a motorcycle helmet for a heart (at least, according to Charles Boyle,) it's obvious she is one police officer you don't want to mess with.
However, Rosa was a little different when the show originally aired. Throughout the opening episode, she seems more inclined to indulge in Jake's elaborate pranks than she does in the rest of the show. Even though she is renowned for her stone-faced manner, she smiles and laughs a couple of times in the pilot.
However, the most noticeable difference is her voice. Instead of speaking in a deep, expressionless tone, the actress portraying her, Stephanie Beatriz, uses her own dialect, making Rosa sound more high-pitched and feminine.
To make her come across as more unhinged, her playful side was toned down and her voice was deepened in subsequent episodes. This was an excellent decision since Rosa's scenes were more impactful when she allowed herself to be emotional and vulnerable.