Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 is facing several challenges at the moment, particularly when it comes to the current situation and the calls for police reforms. It is a comedy series, so it's challenging to tackle some serious matters within the medium.
Although the show has done it before, the major challenge for Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 is taking on police brutality and race. It seems like they wanted to take this seriously and even rewrite some of the early scripts that have been written already.
Reportedly, the series opted to start over again on the new installment in light of nationwide events concerning racial inequality and police brutality. In a report via TV Guide, Terry Crews revealed that at least four episodes have been scrapped.
He told Access Hollywood that this is a way for writers to figure out how to let the current situation direct the series' narrative to make sure the show has an impact. They reportedly have had deep conversations and they're hoping they could create something truly groundbreaking this year.
Crews also said showrunner Dan Goor has the four episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 ready to go but just threw them in the trash. Right now, they're starting from scratch and they don't know which direction it's going to go in.
Still, the series could likely find a way to figure that out given that it often tackles topical issues, such as corruption in the police force. While changing the scripts could potentially delay the arrival, it is great to include the current issues within the new installment.
Crews didn't elaborate whether the scrapped episodes have been put in the trash will be reincorporated back later in the new season. Also, this news comes days after the series' showrunner announced that he and the cast donated $100,000 to the National Bail Fund Network in light of recent events.
As for the official release date of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8, nothing is confirmed at the moment. There is no guarantee that the series is arriving this year, given that it faces uncertainties right now. Everything all depends on the current situation.
Due to the real-life health crisis, filming could potentially be delayed. But if ever NBC keeps Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 on its midseason schedule, there won't be too many interruptions when it comes to its arrival. Still, cast and crew could start filming when things get a little bit better.
