: Their relationship culminates in a poignant moment where Holt expresses his pride in Jake’s growth, stating that if he had a son, he would want him to be like Jake.
: The final scene, set a year later, shows the squad reuniting for another heist, reinforcing the theme that their bond—and the heist tradition—remains "forever". Legacy and Reception [S8E10] The Last Day Pt 2
: In a subversion of expectations, the "Grand Champion of the Nine-Nine" title is unceremoniously awarded to Hitchcock , who simply bought the victory tube from a former contestant for $40. Key Character Arcs and Conclusions : Their relationship culminates in a poignant moment
The paper highlights how the episode provides closure for the main ensemble: set a year later