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: Most sitcoms are afraid to leave their primary setting. Brooklyn Nine-Nine leans into the change, spending the beginning of Season 4 exploring their new, sun-drenched lives.

The episode's title refers to the witness protection identities assigned to (Greg) and Jake Peralta (Larry). This name change is more than a plot device; it represents a total inversion of their established personas: [S3E23] Greg and Larry

The episode’s closing moments are a direct, stylistic homage to the film . As Jake (Larry) picks up a newspaper from his front garden and greets Holt (Greg), the scene mirrors the "average nobody" ending of the legendary mob movie. : Most sitcoms are afraid to leave their primary setting

The episode doesn't just resolve a high-stakes FBI mole plot; it fundamentally uproots the show’s setting, trading the familiar precinct for the humid, palm-fringed witness protection of Coral Palms, Florida. This transition is encapsulated in the aliases "Greg" and "Larry," which serve as a comedic yet poignant symbol of the characters' forced detachment from their true identities. The Double Life of Greg and Larry This name change is more than a plot

"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:

: It forces Holt and Jake to rely on each other in a completely new environment, deepening their mentor/mentee bond.