Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Podcast Part 6: From Flatline to Back Nine
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Feb 3, 2020 
Dan Goor, co-creator and executive producer, shares fascinating behind-the-scenes insights about the show's finale, discussing the evolution of the thrilling heist scenes. Stephanie Beatriz reflects on her initial audition experiences and the show's cultural impact, highlighting its representation of diverse characters. Rick Page, the director of photography, discusses the technical challenges of shooting, particularly the dance sequences. Together, they explore the emotional toll of the show's potential ending and the joy of its revival, emphasizing its unique connection with fans.
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Use Table Reads Early And Often
- Use table reads to identify pacing issues and broader story problems before shooting.
- Have writers read guest parts when casting isn't ready to test jokes and timing early.
Building The Suicide Squad Cast
- Dan Goor recounts assembling a “suicide squad” of the precinct's worst enemies to pull off a risky sting operation.
- He describes casting choices (Ken Marino, Dean Winters, etc.) and on-set improvisation that shaped the episode's tone.
Plan Becomes Performance
- The episode's planning scenes intentionally morph into the execution to undercut heist tropes and reveal comic failure.
- That structure lets fantasy expectations collapse into messy reality for comedic payoff.