A case took a very personal turn for Captain Holt in Stephanie Beatriz as Detective Rosa Diaz, and Joe Lo Truglio as Detective Charles Boyle. Following the chaotic adventures of New York's 99th Police Precinct, the show began life on Fox before making a jump to NBC - where it has since been renewed for season 8.
The highly dysfunctional group is overseen by Andre Braugher's Captain Raymond Holt. A graduate of the prestigious Julliard School, Braugher was previously best known for his dramatic roles. For his turn as Frank Pembleton on Homicide: Life on the Street, he even received an Emmy award. He would win a second Emmy for the role of Nick Atwater in the FX miniseries Thief. Braugher also enjoyed parts in such acclaimed films as The Mist. Starring in Brooklyn Nine-Nine since the first episode, Braugher has proven himself equally adept at comedy - with his deadpan delivery garnering even more awards recognition.
In Brooklyn 99 season 7, episode 12, "Ransom", however, Braugher was able to blend his comedic and dramatic performances - with a dash of action hero on top. After his beloved dog Cheddar was kidnapped, Holt went to extreme levels to retrieve him. Between being unable to contain his rage during initial negotiations and pushing a hole in a wall after a failed rescue attempt, Holt's emotions were more on display than ever. They paid dividends in the final act - with Holt chasing down the culprit's car on foot, successfully clinging to its roof during a brief shoot-out, and then besting the criminal in a fist-fight.
As Brooklyn 99 itself pointed out via Jake, the episode shared more than a few shades with Brooklyn Nine-Nine's best episodes and definitely one of its most action-packed.
The episode also served to infuse the show with some new questions. Namely, what classic action film did Captain Holt inspire with his adventures in the 1980s and will Jake ever be able to finally defeat Wario on Mario Party? Still, the biggest takeaway will no doubt be just how surprisingly similar John Wick and Captain Holt are. Like the recent mash-up of John Wick and The Punisher, that idea will no doubt provoke fan-fiction, fan art, and general fan imaginings of a John Wick and Brooklyn Nine-Nine crossover. One which sees them partnering up to further teach the world that one should never mess with somebody's fluffy boy.