Brooklyn Nine-Ninestar Melissa Fumero weighs in on what Jake and Amy are up to after the series finale. The beloved sitcom ran for 8 seasons, and even though the series ended in 2021, the future of Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Amy Santiago (Fumero) continues to interest audiences. As one of TV’s most beloved sitcom couples, their evolution from competitive detectives to devoted parents was a big part of the show’s charm. TheBrooklyn Nine-Ninefinalesaw Jake retiring from the NYPD to be a full-time dad while Amy continued to climb the ranks, leaving their future up to interpretation.
In a recent interview withSwoonabout her latest project,Grosse Pointe Garden Society, Fumero was asked about what she thinks Peraltiago’s future is. The actor reveals that she envisions Amy achieving her long-standing career goal of becoming the youngest captain in NYPD history, while Jake continues to be a stay-at-home dad while occasionally working as a consultant. Fumero also adds that the couple may have welcomed a second child. Read her full comments below:
I would hope that she is captain now, youngest captain ever in the NYPD, because that was on her to-do list, and I bet Jake is doing cool consulting while also being a very supportive, mostly stay-at-home dad.
I think maybe they had a second kid by now, and they are kinda like living the dream, and maybe once in a while, they hop into special assignments and do cool stuff.
What This Means For Brooklyn Nine-Nine
The Series Finale Sets Jake & Amy’s Future
Fumero’s comments highlight how well the show handled its character arcs. While many sitcoms struggle to provide satisfying endings,Brooklyn Nine-Ninemade sure that its characters had a clear path forward.The finale provided a strong foundation for Jake and Amy’s post-show lives. WhileJake’s departure from the NYPDwas a major shift in his character, it reflected his growth over the seasons. His initial reluctance to settle down turns into a genuine devotion to fatherhood while Amy achieves her career dream and aligns with her longstanding ambition to make meaningful changes within the system.
This proves that their ending was more than a momentary adjustment; it was a genuine evolution inJake and Amy’s relationship.The couple’s ability to support each other while pursuing their individual goals was always a hallmark of their pairing. If Amy became captain, it would mark a major milestone in her career. At the same time, Jake’s consulting work would allow him to stay connected to the NYPD without sacrificing time with his family. Fumero’s take only reinforces thatthe show gave them a future that aligns with their personalities.
Our Take On Jake And Amy’s Future
Fumero’s Comments Paint The Perfect Future For The Couple
Fumero’s comments also speak as to whyBrooklyn Nine-Nineremains so beloved years after the finale. Fans continue to invest in these characters because they feel real and well-developed. Her theory makes it easy to imagine Jake and Amy’s future. Knowing that the couple is most likely thriving makesBrooklyn Nine-Nine’s ending all the more satisfying. Their story remains one of TV’s best examples of a couple who grew together without losing what made them special.
While there are no official plans for aBrooklyn Nine-Ninerevival following Andre Braugher’s (Captain Holt) death, viewers can alwaysrewatchBrooklyn Nine-Nineto relive Jake and Amy’s adventures in the 99th precinct.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Cast
From the creative minds of Dan Goor and Michael Schur comes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a police comedy series set in the NYPD’s fictional 99th precinct. Headed by the comedically serious Captain Raymond Holt and protagonist Jake Peralta, the detectives of the 99 deal with burglaries, drug deals, and oddities in New York City, occasionally steering into real-world issues surrounding police perception and social concerns in the 2010s and earlier. Each detective has their own unique personality that makes them stand out, creating endearing dynamics that helped the show thrive for eight seasons.
