Brooklyn Nine-Nine Favorites’ Hidden-Gem Sitcom Is Finally Hitting Netflix
Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans, rejoice: an overlooked animated comedy from the show’s stars is finally getting its shot at the big time, with Season 1 dropping on Netflix this month. After a quiet run on Comedy Central, it’s ready to find the audience it deserves.
Netflix just picked up a gem most people missed the first time around. If you like your comedy fast, absurd, and occasionally covered in ancient dust, here comes a show led by a couple of Brooklyn Nine-Nine all-stars that finally gets a real shot at a bigger audience.
What is it, and when can you watch?
Digman! Season 1 hits Netflix on March 17. The series originally aired on Comedy Central in 2023 and now gets a second life on a platform that might actually put it in front of the people who will vibe with it.
The hook
This world treats archaeologists like rock gods. Rip Digman used to be the headliner. Now he is hustling to reclaim the spotlight, sprinting through booby-trapped temples and awkward workplace politics with equal enthusiasm. It is a loud, silly, Indiana Jones riff that also plays like a chaotic office comedy. The tone swings from action spoof to deadpan banter without pausing for breath.
Who is behind it
Andy Samberg leads the series as Rip and also co-created and executive produced it. It marks his first major lead role in an animated show. Melissa Fumero voices Bella, teaming up with Samberg again after Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The cast also features Tim Robinson, Mitra Jouhari, and Guz Khan. Behind the scenes, the show comes from CBS Studios and is produced with The Lonely Island, Samberg's comedy group.
- Streaming date: March 17 on Netflix
- Season: 1 (8 episodes)
- Cast: Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Tim Robinson, Mitra Jouhari, Guz Khan
- Creators/EPs: Andy Samberg among the co-creators and executive producers
- Produced by: CBS Studios with The Lonely Island
How it landed the first time
Critics were measured but open to it, with the first season sitting at 57% from reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience response leaned mixed-to-positive, and the IMDb user score hovers at 6.5. Translation: steady support from the folks who found it, but it never snowballed into a watercooler phenomenon.
Why it could pop now
Samberg and Fumero already have proven chemistry, and the premise offers a clean, episodic playground for quick-hit jokes and ridiculous adventure setups. Archaeologists treated like arena headliners is a fun angle, and the show goes for it. On Netflix, that blend of spoof-y treasure hunting and punchy workplace chaos might finally get the momentum it missed on cable.