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Reporting for Duty

Reporting for Duty

TV-MA

netflix

An endearingly silly Brazilian sitcom that follows a police chief and his squad of misfits

7.3

TV Show

Portuguese
Comedy
2023
Digão Ribeiro, Jefferson Schroeder, Leandro Hassum

TLDR

If you’re looking for a show to fill the hole that Brooklyn Nine-Nine left in its wake, then Reporting for Duty should be at the top of your list.

What it's about

In one of the busiest police precincts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a newly appointed police chief tries his best to get to know the characters of his precinct.

The take

Reporting for Duty is a delightfully chaotic workplace comedy that seeks nothing more than to entertain, and it fulfills this mission by packing each of its 30-minute episodes with lovable characters and silly plotlines. This alone makes it worth the watch, but it has layers to it that give it more heart and nuance than you’d initially expect. For instance, both the show and the precinct are led by the soft-hearted Suzano (Leandro Hassum), who proves to his team that you don’t always have to be tough and violent to get results. His presence also inspires the precinct to adopt a wider perspective and appreciate life outside the grind-and-hustle culture expected of them. To be sure, Reporting for Duty is a breezy, lighthearted watch, but I appreciate the underlying ideas that fortify its comedy.

What stands out

In just two episodes, the ensemble cast of this half-hour sitcom will already endear themselves to you. They’re comprised of goofy characters with unique quirks, all of whom share a specific dynamic when paired with others. Like the best workplace sitcoms, Reporting for Duty invests in the chemistry of its characters and the quality of their humor, making them easy to love, root for, and watch till the end.

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