Ep 8. He Said, She Said
- TV14
- February 28, 2019
- 21 min
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7.1 (4,886)
He Said, She Said is the eighth episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 6. In this episode, Captain Holt assigns Jake and Amy a case that involves a sexual assault. They are tasked with interviewing the victim and the suspect separately, and then presenting their findings to the rest of the squad.
However, things take an unexpected turn when the victim accuses Amy of not believing her story because of her gender. This results in an argument between Jake and Amy, as Jake takes the victim's side and Amy defends her actions.
To resolve the conflict, Captain Holt decides to split the squad into two teams. One team investigates the victim's story and the other investigates the suspect's story. This leads to some interesting interactions between the characters, as they work to uncover the truth behind the sexual assault.
Meanwhile, Terry is tasked with creating a new training program for the precinct. His training program is an immediate hit with the squad, but he quickly becomes overwhelmed when every member of the precinct requests a personalized training session. Terry's struggle to keep up with demand is played for laughs, with some hilarious results.
Overall, He Said, She Said is a strong episode that explores some important issues. The episode handles the topic of sexual assault with sensitivity and tact, while still managing to be funny and engaging. The conflict between Jake and Amy is well-written and believable, and the split squad structure adds an interesting dynamic to the investigation.
As always, the performances from the cast are top-notch. Terry Crews gets a chance to shine as Terry, and Andy Samberg and Melissa Fumero are both excellent as Jake and Amy. The supporting cast also have some great moments, with standout performances from Stephanie Beatriz and Joe Lo Truglio.
Overall, He Said, She Said is another strong episode in what has been an excellent season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Fans of the show will not be disappointed, and those who are new to the series will find an engaging and entertaining episode that deals with important issues in a thoughtful way.