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The Safe House Lockdown

from BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

Written by Dan Goor

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

Jake Peralta attempts to protect Captain Holt from a death threat by tricking him into a safe house and handcuffing them together. The scene explores the power dynamic shift as Jake enjoys giving orders while Holt remains stoically annoyed by the lack of professionalism.

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JAKE: Soooo, this is my mom’s house. Just throw your coat in the closet.

HOLT: [opens the closet door] That’s a bathroom.

JAKE: ...Water closet. My mom is British.

HOLT: Why are there no pictures of you? And no holiday decorations? And nothing but motel art... This isn’t your mom’s apartment.

JAKE

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WriterDan Goor
CharactersJake, Holt
Duration00:02:00
Age Range20s-30s & 40s-50s
GenderMale & Male
GenreComedy
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceBROOKLYN NINE-NINE
ToneHumorous, escalating, with underlying tension.
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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