While the team believes their ingenuity led to the discovery, it is later revealed that Captain Holt secured the tip by making a "deal with the devil"—mob boss Seamus Murphy . This deal grants Jake and Rosa their freedom but leaves Holt owing a significant favor to the Irish mob. Notable Guest Stars "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" The Big House Pt. 2 (TV Episode 2017)
While Jake and Rosa struggle to survive their respective prison environments, the rest of the Nine-Nine works frantically to exonerate them by proving Lieutenant Melanie Hawkins’ guilt.
This report covers " The Big House (Pt. 2) ," the second episode of Season 5 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine , which originally aired on . It serves as the conclusion to the "prison arc," resolving the season 4 cliffhanger where Jake Peralta and Rosa Diaz were framed and incarcerated. Episode Overview Title: The Big House Pt. 2 Season/Episode: Season 5, Episode 2 Director: Michael McDonald Writers: Justin Noble, Carly Hallam, and Jessica Polonsky Plot Summary
The breakthrough occurs when they realize that Matthew Langdon , the man who testified against Jake and Rosa, has been force-feeding diamonds to pigs on his farm to hide them.
Rosa maintains her "antisocial warrior" persona in prison. While her colleagues try to keep her spirits up, she eventually admits to hating the environment and being forced to act ruthlessly to survive.