Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a special sitcom that has its own silly brand of humor and some truly odd and charming characters. There is truly never a dull moment on this show, and thankfully, there are several seasons of the show for fans to watch.
While Andy Samberg is arguably the most well-known actor on the show and his character, Detective Jake Peralta, could be considered the protagonist of the show, it's ultimately an ensemble series with some really great characters. It makes perfect sense to look at the Myers-Briggs® Personality Types of these detectives and employees of the 99th Precinct.
Updated on February 14th, 2021 by Kristen Palamara: Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a hilarious show about a large cast of characters that work with and interact with the New York police department including several detectives and officers. The show follows a large main cast and countless guest-stars in their personal and work lives and puts the characters into insane situations whether in the field, in their personal lives, or at the office, where they're able to be their unique selves. Each character has a unique and well-developed personality that can be categorized into one of the 16 MBTI personality types.
Adrian Pimento: ENTP
Adrian Pimento (Jason Mantzoukas) has appeared on Brooklyn Nine-Nine several times throughout the series from his time undercover to his relationship with Rosa Diaz. Pimento is a "stimulating and outspoken" character and is definitely "bored by routine" similar to the ENTP personality.
He is an odd character even in the world of the Nine-Nine and he's always an unpredictable presence in any scene he appears in.
Doug Judy: ENTP
Doug Judy (Craig Robinson), also know as The Pontiac Bandit, is a small-time criminal that begins as Jake Peralta's enemy as Jake tries to continuously catch him to no avail, even though the two eventually become close friends. Judy is an "ingenious and alert" character making him similar to the ENTP personality.
He is always "resourceful in solving new and challenging problems" especially when he's evading Jake's capture whether they're in New York or on a cruise.
Keith "The Vulture" Pembroke: ESTJ
Keith Pembroke (Dean Winters), better known as The Vulture, works alongside the Nine-Nine, but he's an antagonist. He's known for swooping in at the final moments before a case is closed so he can act like he did all the work and get all the kudos for a job well done.
The Vulture is a "decisive" and "quick-moving" character who "focuses on getting results in the most efficient way possible" even though his means to get those results frustrate everyone he works with. The Vulture's personality is very similar to the ESTJ personality.
Madeline Wuntch: ISTJ
Madeline Wuntch (Kyra Sedgwick) has only appeared in a few episodes but it's clear that she has a very similar personality to her archenemy, Captain Raymond Holt. The two hilariously trade monotone insults back and forth typically keeping their cool and professional demeanor despite their hatred for each other.
Wuntch is a "practical" character who has "earned success by thoroughness and dependability" just like a typical ISTJ personality. She loves "being organized" and is a "logical and responsible" character as well.
Roger Peralta: ESFP
Jake's father, Roger Peralta (Bradley Whitford), has only been in a few episodes of the series but his character is well-known nonetheless. While growing up, Jake hated his father for constantly cheating on his mother and always being away for his job as a pilot.
Roger Peralta is "outgoing" and definitely an "exuberant lover of life" which is in line with the ESFP personality type. He "makes his job fun" as a pilot and lives his life to the fullest, which unfortunately makes life more difficult for his son at times.
Gina Linetti: ENTP
Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti) is ditzy, incredibly opinionated, and thinks that the world (and the office) revolves around her. She loves to scheme and be silly, but she also notices everything and everyone around her. Her MBTI would be ENTP.
She definitely doesn't like anything on the list of stressors for ENTPS: "deadlines" and "boring, mundane task work." That last one is pretty funny since she works in admin at the 99th Precinct and is an assistant to Captain Holt as well. ENTPs are "outspoken" which describes Gina, who tells it how she sees it and is often insulting Amy and the other characters. Her best zinger: "If Rosa had a twin, she would have eaten her in the womb."
Michael Hitchcock: ISFJ
Michael Hitchcock (Dirk Blocker) and Norm Scully (Joel McKinnon Miller) are the best of pals and are always referred to by their last names. It can be hard to think of them independently since they are always in scenes together and they're both disinterested in working hard.
Hitchcock's MBTI would have to be ISFJ or "Practical Helper." While both Hitchcock and Scully don't seem to care much about their lack of work ethic, they do care about the people that they work with. ISFJs are "loyal" and fans know that Hitchcock and Scully do enjoy where they work, even if they don't always show it.
Kevin Cozner: ISTJ
Captain Raymond Holt's husband Kevin Cozner (Marc Evan Jackson) is just as sweet and adorable as he is. They are basically exactly the same: serious people who don't show their feelings. If someone wanted to learn how to adopt a better poker face, they could definitely ask these two for advice.
When it comes to Kevin's MBTI, it would have to be ISTJ also known as the Responsible Realist. Kevin sounds like all of the descriptors: he is "practical" and "factual" and also very "reserved." Both Kevin and his husband win all of the fans over despite never being all that open with their thoughts and feelings.
Kate Peralta: ENTJ
Nasim Pedrad plays Kate, Jake's half-sister, who is wild and crazy and, therefore, makes for great TV. In her episode, "DFW," she has an unhealthy relationship with a guy named Kurt and gets in trouble at the airport twice. She even acts like there is glass at the restaurant where she, Jake, and Amy eat, proving that she schemes pretty much anytime.
Kate seems like a wild child who is up for anything but since she often has something up her sleeve, her MBTI seems to be ENTJ. If she wants something like a seat in business class on a plane, for example, she will figure out how to get it. Imagine what she could do if she tried harder or had a better work ethic. She is a "take charge" person and she also "prefers new challenges."
Terry Jeffords: INFJ
Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) is sweet, emotional, and committed to living a healthy lifestyle (one that involves yogurt, of course). His MBTI would be INFJ as he's "quietly inspiring" and "sensitive."
Terry is someone who does the right thing and he's a great dad, husband, and friend. He is also someone who will "work with integrity" which is another descriptor of this personality type. Sometimes Terry fades into the background and isn't open about what he wants and needs, like the fifth season episode when he hurts his back from yoga and is stuck in a room for hours.
Charles Boyle: ISFP
Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) is close friends with Jake and would do anything for him. He's kind, caring, and a little bit strange. He has a great character arc and when he adopts a son named Nikolaj it's really heartwarming.
Charles's MBTI would be ISFP also known as a Versatile Supporter. These types "enjoy providing practical help or service to others" which is what Charles loves to do for his friends and coworkers. Charles is also "gentle" and "trusting."
Rosa Diaz: INTP
The show wouldn't be the same without Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz). She's the classic case of a tough character hiding a heart and a lot of feelings, but she makes this type of person feel very new and unique simply because fans love watching her so much.
Rosa is intelligent and quick-witted and brings a lot to every case that she works on. Her MBTI would be INTP since these types are called "detached" and "concise." Chatting with strangers about the weather and other "small talk" is not up Rosa's alley, either, and she likes to work on her own and just get on with her day.
Captain Raymond Holt: ISTJ
Like his husband Kevin, Holt's (Andre Braugher) MBTI would have to be ISTJ. Holt can't possibly imagine living in a world without "clearly defined systems and processes" as the official description says. That is honestly Holt's worst nightmare.
Holt is such a wonderful, charming character because although he doesn't often smile and has a strange sense of humor, meaning that he really doesn't have one at all, but he is so caring. He wants the best for the other characters and does his best to be an example and a mentor to them. Holt doesn't like "change" or "noise" or "uncertainty" (but he does like his incredibly cute Corgi named Cheddar).
Amy Santiago: ISTP
Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) is a bookworm who can't help how dorky she is. She is literally so excited to go to work every day and can't stop with the office supplies. It's pretty adorable, and it's even more adorable when she and Jake start dating and eventually get married.
Amy's MBTI would be ISTP as ISTPs "can remain calm while managing a crisis" which is exactly what Amy has done countless times. Her best, most shining moment is definitely the season five episode when the gang is in L.A. and they have to get Holt back to New York for a big interview. Everyone tells her that they want her to be her normal uptight self so she can get them out of the situation, and she passes with flying colors.
Jake Peralta: ENFJ
Jake is known as a very silly character who doesn't act his age at all, but he's such a nice guy that fans could watch him for hours and, thankfully, there are many seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine so that's possible.
Jake's MBTI is ENFJ as Jake cares a lot about how well everyone at the 99th Precinct gets along, and he will do anything to save a character in trouble or solve a case. Although he might not see himself this way, Jake sounds a lot like this description: "As leaders, they tend to be adept at building consensus and inspiring others." Jake is also "people-oriented" and "energetic"... especially that last one. He often seems like a kid who ate too much junk food and is now super hyper. And he's just one reason why fans love this show so much.