Braughers Captain Holt begins the pilot as the new captain of the 99th precinct.
Holt is a dry, deadpan character compared to the rest ofthe cast ofBrooklyn Nine-Nine.
Holt develops familial bonds with everyone under his command throughout the shows run.
As the anniversary of Andre Braughers passing approaches, his role as Captain Holt will always be preserved.
Holts typical gravitas makes the moments when he leans into his petty or competitive side that much more humorous.
Many episodes encapsulate everything that Holt brought toBrooklyn Nine-Nine, but 10 in particular stand out.
Christmas is one of the first episodes where the audience begins to understand Holts stoic nature.
The story begins when the detectives are on their way to their annual detectives-only getaway.
Everyone is uncomfortable and unsure of how to act around Holt.
This episode epitomizes howBrooklyn Nine-Ninesubtly weaves a grounded backstory for Holt.
This episode shows how Holt can stay true to himself and still bond with the squad.
Holt tries to make the best of it for six months as Greg Stickney, a straight widower.
This is a rare episode set outside NYC and without the full ensemble.
Holt and Peralta are the focus of the entire episode.
Holt is a natural rule-follower so sometimes he needs Peraltas encouragement to break a little bit bad.
Holt is terrible undercover, describing his dead wife as a strong female woman with nice, heavy breasts.
The victim is the Honorable Laverne Holt (L. Scott Caldwell), Holts mother.
Seeing how similar Holt is to his mother provides a lot of context to his unemotional demeanor.
Holt decides to be the Jake and fire up the door to a heart-to-heart with his mother.
The episode revolves entirely around these three characters and the interrogation and observation room.
Breaking withBrooklyn Nine-Nines usual ensemble format, the episode allows Samberg, Braugher, and Browns performances to shine.
Holts dry humor plays against Peraltas silliness perfectly.
Peraltas need for Holts approval actually helps him figure out how to break the suspect.
Holts placid demeanor shatters when Peralta gets a confession, letting out three consecutive Oh damn!s.
or DTF - Down to Fiesta.
Holts depression is a new layer to his character.
Holt goes on quite the emotional arc in this episode.
The captain decides that after a career of not making waves, its time to make his voice heard.
4The Honeypot
Season 6, Episode 7
This episode shows Holt at his full power.
Holts new assistant is a mole sent by the Police Commissioner to spy on the precinct and Holt.
Holts version of what flirting looks like is hilariously awkward, but in the end he is proven right.
He even manages to make Lundt fall in love with him while expounding on barrels at a barrel museum.
Holt has spent much ofBrooklyn Nine-Nineseason 6 in a rivalry with the commissioner.
The captain lets their perception of him as Kevins working class bimbo affect his behavior.
Among his husbands peers, he is the Jake.
When the dean asks what the investigative plan is, Holt can barely choke out: Clues.
Watching Holt and Peralta switch roles for an episode is a fun reversal.
Holts relationship with Kevin is delightfully distinct, so the time they have together on screen is a joy.
Getting Holt out of his element reveals new shades to his character.
The title refers to the death of the Wicked Witch inThe Wizard of Oz.
Holts turn to the heartfelt is surprising which makes it even more moving.
As Holts workaholic nature has always been a point of contention, he announces that he will soon retire.
Holts willingness to put Kevins needs first shows just how much the captain has grown.
But their relationship is special because Kevin understands how important Holts work is.
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