‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’: Cast and Creator Mourn Cancellation, While Patton Oswalt and Mark Hamill Rage
Of the shows that were canceled by Fox Thursday afternoon, the most online outrage came from closing the beloved precinct “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” which had accumulated a loyal fanbase and strong critical praise over the course of five seasons. (“Last Man on Earth” and “The Mick” were also canceled.)
Naturally, Twitter was the nexus for conversation about the news, which included series co-creator Dan Goor and members of the cast sharing their thanks to the fans as well as expressing their sadness:
Wow. Thank you all for this incredible outpouring of support. #brooklyn99 fans are the best fans in the world. It means the world to me and everyone else who works on the show.
— Dan Goor (@djgoor) May 10, 2018
Squad, we love you. What a gift this series has been: it’s been my honor. Your sadness is noted. NINE- NINE! pic.twitter.com/qAcOYfpNZh
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) May 10, 2018
I love you fans. I love you squad. It has been an incredible five years. I’m so very lucky, so deeply thankful to have been part of a show that has brought so much joy to so many. NINE-NINE!
— JoeLoTruglio (@JoeLoTruglio) May 10, 2018
I am still processing… don’t have all the words.. but.. These last 5 years have been incredible. Thank you for all your love and support. We have the best fans. It’s been a huge honor to play Amy and be a part of this tremendous ensemble. NINE NINE! #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/nmBFA2rm6I
— Melissa Fumero (@melissafumero) May 10, 2018
PEP TALK IN MIRROR TODAY pic.twitter.com/TgWXdGKesj
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) May 10, 2018
Do you know what it means to be heartbroken?
Be. Cause. I. Do. https://t.co/LXUiQwA6QT— Marc Evan Jackson (@MarcEvanJackson) May 10, 2018
Thank u everyone.
— terrycrews (@terrycrews) May 10, 2018
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Writer Andy Bobrow (who also worked on “Last Man on Earth”) had a delayed reaction:
Hey guys, I'm having a great day, haven't been online much, slept late. Anyhoo, think I'll just go take a peek at Deadline, see what's the haps in the tv worl– WHAT THE FARTS??
— A̶n̶d̶y̶ B̶o̶b̶r̶o̶w̶ (@abobrow) May 10, 2018
. @BestBuy you hiring?
— A̶n̶d̶y̶ B̶o̶b̶r̶o̶w̶ (@abobrow) May 10, 2018
I have a knack for finding myself on these blessed shows with amazing fans who support us like family. https://t.co/4FqdBunSON
— A̶n̶d̶y̶ B̶o̶b̶r̶o̶w̶ (@abobrow) May 11, 2018
In addition, the show’s more famous fans turned out in force (that’ll come back around in a second) to express their anguish. Tony winner Lin Manuel Miranda first spoke out:
RENEW BROOKLYN NINE NINE
I ONLY WATCH LIKE 4 THINGS
THIS IS ONE OF THE THINGS#RenewB99— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 10, 2018
Echoed immediately by “A.P. Bio” star Patton Oswalt (whose own show was granted a second season earlier this week):
Seconded, thirded and fourthed. https://t.co/DQ6auNIygX
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 10, 2018
And then Fox made the grievous mistake of pissing off the man who controls The Force, Luke Skywalker:
Oh NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
I'm SO not ready to say #ByeBye99. Be forewarned @FOXTV-when networks dump shows I love, I'm known for holding grudges a long, L-O-N-G time. I'm still mad @CBS didn't renew #SquarePegs!
#EverythingILikeGetsCancelledhttps://t.co/NEry6Hrpng
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 10, 2018
Seth Meyers took a moment to compliment the show’s writing staff (as well as “Last Man on Earth”):
News on @Brooklyn99FOX and @LastManFOX is a double gut punch. Two great shows with hilarious writing and terrific ensembles.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) May 10, 2018
Truly, though, the most heartfelt tribute came from the band at the center of one of the show’s best cold opens:
Thanks for the memories, #Brooklyn99
— backstreetboys (@backstreetboys) May 10, 2018
We’ll update this post with more Tweets as they come in. The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Season 5 finale airs Sunday, May 20 on Fox.
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