‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Season 6, Episode 2 ‘Hitchcock and Scully’ Recap: Studs

The brave men and women of Brooklyn Nine-Nine will not let anything stop their pursuit of justice, not even petty politics (or honeymoons, in some cases). As the uniformed units and the detectives fight over limited space, Internal Affairs reopens a 1980’s case. Meanwhile, the chief himself decides to pay the Nine-Nine’s Captain a visit.

In this week’s episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Detectives Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) investigate Detectives Michael Hitchcock (Dirk Blocker) and Norm Scully’s (Joel McKinnon Miller) 1980’s case. Meanwhile, Sergeant Amy Santiago-Peralta (Melissa Fumero) and Sergeant Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) argue over their people’s use of limited resources. As this happens, Captain Ray Holt prepares to take his case to the press.

Studs of the Nine-Nine

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When Internal Affairs reopens a suspiciously old case, Jake and Charles reluctantly question their longtime colleagues. However, they encounter a few stumbling blocks along the way throughout the investigation. Charles let his feelings cloud his judgment. Also, he was too caught up on an adoption he and his wife are considering. With that, Hitchcock and Scully managed to escape from them.

Still, Hitchcock (Matt Nash) and Scully (Alan Ritchson) are not bad guys. Not exactly. Their 1980’s case is about their arrest of Gio Costa (Daniel DiTomasso), a drug lord. Gio’s wife and their informant, Marissa (Decker Sadowski), helped with the arrest. However, the force’s current captain decided not to include her in the witness protection program, leaving her broke and defenseless. Because of this, Hitchcock and Scully take one of the moneybags and give it to Marissa to help her start a new life. Little did they know that decades later, Gio would plot his revenge.

It turns out that Internal Affairs did not reopen the case. It was Gio (Robert Maffia). Gio wanted to track them down and kill them. Seeing that the odds are against them, Hitchcock and Scully decide to improvise by making bulletproof vests out of Slut Sauce, the famous sauce made by a local diner named ‘Wing Slutz,’ where the duo keeps track of Marissa’s (Donna D’Ericco) safety. Luckily, the force arrives in time to prevent Gio and his men from causing damage. Gio may have managed to shoot at Hitchcock and Scully, but the Slut Sauce stopped the bullet thanks to its thickness.

Upstairs v Downstairs

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Because of the indefinite closure of the Nine-Nine’s second floor, the detectives and the uniformed personnel have to share the entire first floor. Not only do they have to deal with cramped spaces, but they also had to share some equipment. As a result, Terry and Detective Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) decide to confront Amy about the way her people use things, specifically the kitchenware.

Amy, in return, does not budge. Instead, she tricks Terry into thinking that they have a truce. As soon as they shake hands, one of Amy’s men places something inside the microwave that makes it explode. The commotion happens just as Commissioner John Kelly (Phil Reeves) comes out of Captain Holt’s office. Eventually, Terry and Amy put their differences aside as Terry remarks that they are all ‘Upstairs People’ now.

I Do Give a Hoot

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Captain Holt decides to take his case against Commissioner Kelly to the press. With Gina’s help, Captain Holt practices how to deliver his speech, but as usual, only he sees the emotion that Gina wants him to express. However, their training ends abruptly as Commissioner Kelly gives them a random visit.

Captain Holt has no fear at all. He frankly states what he wishes to do and calls out Commissioner Kelly’s sarcasm. As Commissioner Kelly leaves, he taunts Captain holt in front of everyone in the precinct. As a result, Captain Holt realizes how bad the situation is for both him and the force. With that, he promises everyone that he will continue his pursuit of justice, but not at the expense of the men and women of the Nine-Nine.

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Season 6 Episode 2 ‘Hitchcock and Scully’ Final Verdict

Giving the spotlight to the show’s less known characters is what separates this episode from the rest. The casting choice on the younger versions of Hitchcock and Scully add up to the humorous personality of their characters. Also, Commissioner Kelly looks like the evil old man that everyone hates and seeing him and Captain Holt battle their politics will be interesting.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine continues Thursday, January 24th, with ‘The Tattler’ at 9/10c on NBC.