It doesn’t air in Australia until later today so we’ll keep this spoiler free for now. But today is a dark day indeed, due to it being the air date of the last Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode to feature human sunbeam Chelsea Peretti aka Gina Linetti. React accordingly.
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Peretti’s exit from the series has been known for quite some time, and the show set up Gina’s exit last week via a particularly touching moment between old friends Linetti and Peralta.
Today’s episode saw Gina farewell the Nine Nine via means that we absolutely will not write about here because we’re not even keen to spoil it for ourselves.
Peretti herself began the day with a trademark touching piece of sentimentality.
TONITE: A very special episode ❤️ @nbcbrooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/QZZivwd4fn
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) January 31, 2019
Fuck. Gonna miss this. “Where do broken hearts gooooo….” SINGS LOUDLY #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/xOf0zrMocQ
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) January 31, 2019
From there, the cast and crew of the show began saying their farewells on social media as the US broadcast drew nearer.
Tonight is the human form of the 💯’s grand finale (but she’ll be back!). Join us and celebrate this amazing human/genius @chelseaperetti. #ThankYouChelsea #Brooklyn99 https://t.co/JCaZtDlDwv
— Melissa Fumero (@melissafumero) January 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/djgoor/status/1090999715397722112
What can I say… tonight one of the FUNNIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD is moving on from @nbcbrooklyn99. Damn we are going to miss her… but we take solace in knowing her star has only begun to shine.
We love you @chelseaperetti ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/dXQKF71Bca— Terry Crews (@terrycrews) February 1, 2019
Tonight’s #Brooklyn99 is an emotional farewell to the great @chelseaperetti, was written by the great @PhilAugustaJ, and was directed by me, in a haphazard, tossed-off sort of way!
— Luke Del Tredici (@ldeltredici) January 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/DirkBlocker/status/1091149660159266817
Here’s my hot dish recipe! In honor of tonight’s episode I gave it a special name for my friend. Easy to make. Then watch the show 😋 #Brooklyn99 #ThankYouChelsea @chelseaperetti pic.twitter.com/Wc1a5CdgJ9
— Joel McKinnon Miller (@JoelMcKMiller) January 31, 2019
But once the episode aired on the US east coast, the fans took over, simply unable to contain their bubbling-over emotion for one of Brooklyn’s absolute finest.
@nbcbrooklyn99 #Brooklyn99 as heartbreaking as that was.. Gina said her goodbyes in beautiful, funny, very ‘Gina’ ways which made that episode so so special. we love you @chelseaperetti and we’ll support you on your journey like i’m more than sure the precinct will for Gina..❤️❤️
— char ♱ (@kats_zamo) February 1, 2019
My heart is both happy and sad and at the same time I am content with all the goodbyes. It was such a special episode man y’all never fail to make me emo @nbcbrooklyn99 #Brooklyn99
— t⁷ (@loving_tannies) February 1, 2019
I’m pretty sure Gina’s spirit will never leave the Nine-Nine. She is a state of mind. #B99 #Brooklyn99 #NineNine #ThankYouChelsea
— jaye quellin (@hemjaye) February 1, 2019
i know I should be sad that Gina is leaving but so far this episode has provided nothing but laughs and I appreciate that #BROOKLYN99 @nbcbrooklyn99 @chelseaperetti
— brynn ✨ (@brynn2301) February 1, 2019
Definitely, what I will miss most is the partnership between Gina and Holt. How they, in their way, helped and respected. They gave me a lot of fun and I hope they interact again in their upcoming appearances, @chelseaperetti ✨✨#ThankYouChelsea #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/YS0kpnmejA
— aninha (@peraltastylez_) February 1, 2019
#ThankYouChelsea for gina linetti’s iconic lines pic.twitter.com/elgPhhY7yh
— paige ☼ 7 (@carlosreyqs) February 1, 2019
Dear @chelseaperetti,
In honor of your last episode as a series regular, we put together a website showing the #Brooklyn99 family’s love for you and our fav rascal, Gina Linetti. We hope you can find time to browse through it. ❤️
✨ https://t.co/Gs0snaRhxf ✨#ThankYouChelsea pic.twitter.com/QaVtqM1Y31
— jen (@REIMAGlNER) February 1, 2019
gina linetti was such an iconic character and will never be forgotten. you made this happen Chelsea, thank you. @chelseaperetti #ThankYouChelsea #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/MXFeFuWP6v
— di (@tribbianiw) January 31, 2019
Naturally, but, it was Peretti herself who took all the adoration and celebration coming her way and spun it into a shimmering, golden ball of pure energy and love.
Firstly before the episode aired…
You have given me a human body to inhabit on earth! I am an alien lifeforce from far far away and nobody knows I discarded your soul years ago in order to complete my meticulous plan. You are my vessel on Planet Earth #ThankYouChelsea
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) January 31, 2019
(put that on shirts and sell it immediately, tbh)
…and afterwards.
THANK U AMERICA‼️ #ThankYouAmerica pic.twitter.com/VnAXFmrlUl
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) February 1, 2019
Ladies and gentlemen, Chelsea Peretti has left the 99.
That’s the bad news.
The significantly better news is that Peretti is already back on set shooting scenes for upcoming episodes, albeit in a significantly reduced capacity.
OOOoooooOoo BEST B99 SHOOT DAY EVER @nbcbrooklyn99 @melissafumero #GinaReturns (we told u!) #family #agoldthrone #powerful #imagery #love #sharing #hug pic.twitter.com/lSzfCHvFCZ
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) January 30, 2019
Gina Linetti is forever, folks. No doubt about it whatsoever.
