And Larry - [s3e23] Greg

: It forces a resolution to the intense Figgis storyline that threatened the entire squad.

: The stoic, rule-following commander is forced to adopt a suburban, mundane life. Watching Holt—a man who once said "I’ve never been more serious" about a balloon arch—try to blend in as a typical neighbor is a masterclass in deadpan comedy. [S3E23] Greg and Larry

: Jake, whose life is defined by being a "cool cop" and his love for the 99th precinct, is stripped of his badge and his family. His "Larry" persona is a shell, a placeholder until he can reclaim the life he loves. A Nod to the Classics : It forces a resolution to the intense

"Greg and Larry" is widely considered one of the best episodes of the series, often appearing on rankings from sites like Thrillist . It works because: : Jake, whose life is defined by being