The announcement that cop comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine had been cancelled by Fox was met with furore all over social media yesterday.
Fans everywhere were shocked by the news given the series has been met with critical acclaim as well as good ratings, particularly during its most recent fifth season.
Cast members as well as celebs who love the show tweeted their sadness about the show’s cancellation last night.
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!âÂÂ?¤ï¸ÂÂ? #Brooklyn99 #renewB99
— 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
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. 😢 https://t.co/idz78IX9SU
— terrycrews (@terrycrews) May 10, 2018
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
Seconded, thirded and fourthed. https://t.co/DQ6auNIygX
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 10, 2018
Oh NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! 😩ðŸ˜ðŸ˜«ðŸ˜¢ 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! 😡#EverythingILikeGetsCancelled https://t.co/NEry6Hrpng
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 10, 2018
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
Fortunately, hope remains as there is a chance that the series could find a different home in the form of another network or streaming service.
Sources tells EW that Hulu, which currently owns the SVOD rights to the series, and Brooklyn studio Universal Television are in contact about the possibility of reviving the series, though this would be considered extremely preliminary. Another outlet or two has also expressed interest, according to a source.
Deadline reports that a Hulu deal would mirror the streaming platform’s pickup of comedy series, The Mindy Project, which also got the axe from Fox. Another potential home for Brooklyn Nine-Nine could be TBS, which in December picked up off-network rights to the comedy. Alternatively, Universal TV’s sister network NBC could rescue the company-owned comedy.