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Brooklyn Nine-Nine: NBC saves cop show after outcry online

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine was launched in 2013 and has gained a large following

US network NBC has picked up Brooklyn Nine-Nine, just one day after Fox announced it was cancelling the cult comedy.

The decision to end the series had sparked outrage among fans and celebrities alike.

The 13-episode sixth season will air next year.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows a team of detectives in the New York City Police Department and has been praised for its inclusivity and diversity.

Following Fox's decision to axe the series, fans quickly launched a social media campaign calling for it to be renewed, with the hashtag #Brooklyn99 used over 650,000 times on Twitter.

Celebrities including the Backstreet Boys and director Guillermo del Toro weighed in with messages of support.

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The series' actors and writers credited fans for NBC's decision to save the series.

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Actress Melissa Fumero, who plays Amy Santiago, shared celebratory gifs from the show, while Stephanie Beatriz, who appears as Rosa Diaz, thanked viewers.

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In a statement, NBC Entertainment's Chairman Robert Greenblatt said: "Ever since we sold this show to Fox I've regretted letting it get away, and it's high time it came back to its rightful home."

Brooklyn Nine-Nine had been one of the longest-running comedies on Fox, with a 100% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a 95% audience score.

The fifth season is currently being shown on E4 in the UK. The season finale will air on 20 May in the US.