On 'Brooklyn 99' and the Fact that There's No 'Good' Cop Show
…to pacify our attitudes towards the systems that were never meant to serve our marginalized communities. For a long time, I believed Brooklyn 99 was a different kind of cop…
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Latinx: A Filter For Potential Homophobes
I love the word Latinx. But if you’ve participated in “Hispanic” social media over the last few years, there are people who absolutely. Hate. It. “What the hell is Latinx?”…
Mandy Gonzalez Is "Fearless"
…Blume’s was A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. It wasn’t until I was older that I discovered authors like Sandra Cisneros and I understood there was a place for me in…
Our Favorite Latina-Helmed Shows of 2020
…appear as supporting characters or as part of ensembles (and we’re great in these roles — watch Brooklyn 99, Gentefied, On My Block, etc. to see what I mean). But we also helm shows….
10 Latinx Stars That Should be Nominated for an Emmy
…Brooklyn99 While detective Rosa Diaz is one of the best parts of Brooklyn 99, we’re still hoping the show pivots from being about cops. Let’s not forget the episode that…
It’s Time to Cancel the Cop Show
…would love to see Brooklyn 99 magically transform into NYC ‘slatest 501c3 as they battle to see who can be the wokest non-profit in Brooklyn. Or depict fundraiser kerfuffles where…
Our Top 10 Shows of 2019
…and Rec and Brooklyn 99 fame). The Good Place delivers laughs with the stumpers, helped by the outsized charisma of its diverse cast. With an even gender split and featuring as many non-white as white…
Rosa Diaz and Amy Santiago Are My Favorite Things on Television
When it premiered in 2013, Brooklyn 99 seemed to be like any other cop show centered around a white male police officer named Jake Peralta. In this case, the known…
Preparing for the Second Season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
…there’s a Puerto Rican community in Brooklyn? Or maybe Midge will make a (real) Black friend? CRISTINA: Preach! I hope so. The (lack of) portrayal of race could hardly be…
Hi Fall TV: I'm Latino and NOT a Criminal
…thrilled that la raza gets an unheard of TWO parts on Brooklyn 99. But I’m frustrated that when it comes to “prestige” drama, we only get leading roles if it’s…