Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Podcast Part 5: Ain’t No Heist Like a Halloween Heist
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Feb 3, 2020 Join Melissa Fumero, the beloved Amy Santiago from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and David Phillips, co-executive producer, as they dive into the hilarity of Halloween heists! They discuss the origins of these fan-favorite episodes and the clever mechanics behind them. Hear about Jake's creative proposal setup and the absurdities that made it so memorable. Melissa shares heartfelt moments from the set, while David reveals behind-the-scenes stories about the recurring jokes and props. It's a fantastic mix of laughter and insights!
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Heists Multiply Production Complexity
- Heist episodes require many short inserts, multiple setups, and varied locations, which lengthen shooting time.
- That complexity drives longer, more physically demanding production days each Halloween.
‘Water’ Joke Surprised The Writers
- David Phillips recalls writing Season 2's fence gag where Jake misunderstands New York's geography.
- He cheered getting that dumb, character‑defining joke into the episode as a new writer.
Title Gimmicks Became Show Tradition
- The team adopted Roman numerals and playful title gimmicks over time as internal tradition, not initial plan.
- Small naming rituals helped create continuity and fan recognition across heists.