[s5e16] Nutriboom -

Amy Santiago begins her first day as a Sergeant and must deal with a new officer, Gary, who is a mirror image of her own hyper-organized, "Type-A" younger self. Critical Reception

" NutriBoom " is widely considered a standout Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode for its sharp parody of multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes and Scientology-like cult dynamics. It holds a on IMDb. Plot Highlights [S5E16] NutriBoom

Some viewers found the B-plot less engaging than the main storyline. A common point of frustration is that the "NutriBoom" threat—which ends with Jake being followed by a corporate stalker—is largely dropped in later episodes, creating what some call an "aborted arc". Amy Santiago begins her first day as a

The episode is noted for its realistic, albeit dark, ending where the massive corporation technically "wins" by keeping Jake's money and intimidating him, highlighting the difficulty of fighting corrupt legal entities. Plot Highlights Some viewers found the B-plot less