Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans are angry that the popular show is coming to an end, calling the move a “mistake”.
Fox says the final episode of the fifth and final season will air later this month.
Cast members have thanked fans for an outpouring of support following the show’s cancellation, which was reportedly due to a drop in ratings.
Celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda have joined calls on social media for the show to be renewed.
The show, which developed a cult following after launching in September 2013, has been praised for its “intersectional representation” and “inclusive humour”.
It stars Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher, and follows a team of detectives in the New York City Police Department.
Online reaction to the news ranged from shock to disappointment.
i really adore brooklyn nine-nine. i am grateful for its intersectional representation of queer people and people of color, the casual ways it addresses and deconstructs masculinity and institutional oppression, and its inclusive humor. and all in a network show!! #saveb99
— jomny sun (@jonnysun) May 11, 2018
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#Brooklyn99 is not only the most consistently good television show currently airing but it’s one of the most consistent TV shows EVER. There is no other show that makes me genuinely laugh out loud multiple times per episode. #RenewBrooklyn99
— Raymond Salvador (@Radiator_Savior) May 10, 2018
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine is not only the FUNNIEST show on TV, it’s also a NECESSARY show with its diverse cast tackling topics like sexuality and profiling.
Cancelling is a HUGE mistake, FOX.
Hope it’s picked up on a more forward-thinking DIGITAL platform.#Brooklyn99 #RenewB99— MatPat (@MatPatGT) May 10, 2018
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Many fans are hoping another network might pick the show up.
If Brooklyn Nine-Nine doesn’t get picked up by another network or Netflix/Hulu, I hope everyone who worked on the show, from writer to actor, looks at Twitter today and sees how much people loved their show, and that the show had an impact on people’s lives. #Brooklyn99
— Denizcan James (@MrFilmkritik) May 10, 2018
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Honestly i have never seen so many people upset over a television show being cancelled and I am living for it because I too am very upset and maybe Hulu will be smart and pick it up #Brooklyn99
— Mother of Tauntauns (@GomeDawg) May 11, 2018
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Celebrities have also tweeted their support, including the Backstreet Boys and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Melissa Fumero, who plays Amy Santiago, said starring in the show had been a “huge honour”.
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
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She tweeted: “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.”
Terry Crews, who plays Terry Jeffords, and Joe Lo Truglio also tweeted their reactions.
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!❤️ #Brooklyn99 #renewB99
— JoeLoTruglio (@JoeLoTruglio) May 10, 2018
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the second longest-running live action Fox comedy after New Girl.
Despite a 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a 95% audience score, there were rumours that its network ratings were sliding.
The series finale will air on 20 May in the US. E4 is still airing the remainder of the fifth season in the UK.
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