We start with a touching friendship between main characters Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg, Cuckoo) and Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero, Blockbuster). Jake is a very talented but childish detective. He is the joker of the district. He is constantly pulling pranks and making jokes at the expense of his colleagues. Despite everything, he has the highest arrest rate in the district. You cannot find a greater opposite in the form of Amy. She is the opposite of what Jake stands for. She strictly adheres to the rules, can get worked up about everything and does not like to make jokes. She is constantly working her way up to Commander Holt. Due to their character traits, they regularly get on each other's nerves. On the other hand, it is also what binds them together. If you are an experienced series viewer, you can guess how their mutual relationship develops, but it started with their rivalry that deep down meant a close friendship.
Next in line is the friendship between Jake and Commander Raymond "Ray" Holt (Andre Braugher, The Good Fight). This friendship is perhaps one of the most beloved aspects of the series. Holt is known for his robotic way of speaking and on the outside his facial expression shows no emotion whatsoever. You guessed it: the serious and strict Holt initially has no time for the playful and unconventional Detective Jake. Holt hopes that Jake will fail because of his strict policy and that he can get rid of him. However, no matter how unorthodox Jake is, he almost always successfully completes an arrest. This is to Holt's great annoyance, but secretly he can appreciate it. As the series progresses, Holt becomes a kind of father figure to Jake. Especially because Jake himself has a difficult relationship with his own father. The highlight is the annual Halloween episodes where a championship is held. The rivalry is evident, which leads to hilarious and heartwarming moments.
A touching friendship is that between Jake and Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio, Reno 911!). In the series, they are not only colleagues, but also best friends. Charles adores Jake and is actually his biggest fan. Jake, on the other hand, regularly makes fun of Charles, but he doesn't care. Together they form a hilarious duo with their quirky adventures and inside jokes, such as their "No Look Five" high-fives. When they go undercover together, they come up with extensive background stories for their undercover characters. In addition, Charles sometimes tends to go too fast when it comes to relationships. Jake tries to protect him by teaching Charles to control himself and not to rush everything. Because of this, in addition to the jokes and pranks, you also see the deep bond they have. Their friendship is a mix of humor, loyalty and unconditional support.
There are more friendships to mention, but I would like to conclude with the duo Scully (Joel McKinnon Miller, Big Love) and Hitchcock (Dirk Blocker, Baa Baa Black Sheep). Scully and Hitchcock are a couple of lazy, somewhat perverted and slightly simple detectives. They have been working for the police for over thirty years, where they are now winding down. Together they like nothing better than to sit in their chairs all day and then eat various delicacies. Scully is known for his many medical ailments, including frequent heart attacks. Hitchcock occasionally tries to seduce a young lady. Is the duo important to the story? No, but they make sure you laugh every episode.
