"Game of Boyles" | |
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode | |
Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 7 |
Directed by | Thembi Banks |
Written by | Paul Welsh & Madeline Walter |
Cinematography by | Rick Page |
Editing by | Jason Gill |
Production code | 806 |
Original air date | September 2, 2021 |
Running time | 23 minutes |
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"Game of Boyles" is the 7th episode of the eighth season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the 150th overall episode of the series. The episode was written by co-producer Paul Welsh and co-producer Madeline Walter and directed by Thembi Banks. It aired on September 2, 2021 on NBC, airing back-to-back with the follow-up episode, "Renewal".
The show revolves around the fictitious 99th precinct of the New York Police Department in Brooklyn and the officers and detectives that work in the precinct. In this episode, Jake and Terry accompany Charles to a family funeral. However, they find that the death was probably orchestrated by someone familiar with the family and set out to find the truth. Meanwhile, Holt has been arguing with Kevin about how many hours he needs to cut back on work, leading Rosa and Amy to suggest Holt use a dating app to make Kevin jealous.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.84 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with critics comparing the episode unfavorably to Knives Out and criticizing Boyle's storyline. Holt's storyline was much more favorably received, with his kiss with Kevin particularly receiving acclaim.