Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 5 genius moments that prove Charles Boyle is smarter than you think

It's Boyle time! Do you remember this iconic Charles Boyle dialogue from Brooklyn Nine-Nine? Charles Boyle, the hardworking detective whose unshakable loyalty, quirkiness, love (read obsession) for food, and Jake Peralta make him one of the most unique and loved characters of the popular police procedural sitcom.

Played by Joe Lo Truglio, Charles Boyle might not be considered the most intelligent detective of the 99th precinct in New York, but he does prove his genius in several instances. While his best friend, Detective Jake Peralta, is a gifted natural genius, and Captain Raymond Holt is a disciplined intellect, Boyle outsmarts them often with his excellent observation, out-of-the-box thinking, and emotional intelligence. From helping solve impossible cases to reading people's minds, Boyle's intelligence is as versatile as his expertise in culinary techniques.

Here are 5 instances that prove Charles Boyle from Brooklyn Nine-Nine is smarter than people think.

5 genius moments that prove Charles Boyle is smarter than you think in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

1) Boyle's Hunch- The power of his instincts

When Charles Boyle's hunch helped him solve Genevieve's art gallery case (Image via YouTube/ Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

Charles Boyle's emotional intelligence makes him a uniquely talented detective of the 99th precinct. In Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3 Episode 3, when Genevieve Mirren-Carter, a gallery owner, is charged with fraud, everyone looks at it as an open-and-shut case — except for Boyle. He trusts his instincts that she is innocent and, instead of ignoring it as bias (even though Boyle's already smitten by her), delves deeper into the case. When Jake inquires about the case, Boyle replies,

"As a cop, I really don't think that she did it. Something's off about the case"

He contacts her incapable lawyer, goes after her ex-boyfriend, Nick, finds the stolen paintings, and with a little help from Peralta, successfully clears her name in the case. After solving the case, Peralta compliments Boyle,

"I think you're a great detective and I trusted your gut"

While Jake or Captain Holt might pursue the flashy lead, Boyle's emotional sensitivity and patience make him just as good of a detective.

2) Full Boyle- The detective beneath the quirks

In the opening shots of Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 Episode 17, Full Boyle, the precinct discusses Boyle's outrageous romantic antics. But beneath the 'confident lover' Full Boyle image, is an impeccable detective working on the case of a cabbie mugging tourists.

Boyle's attention to minute details helps him solve the case with Peralta. As they go undercover as tourists in the city's cab, Boyle catches the cab's strange route deviations and links them to the robberies, despite being completely immersed in a conversation about the woman he loves.

3) The Golden Child- The Master Strategist

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 Episode 19 portrays how excellent a strategist Charles Boyle is. When the team must get a confession out of a suspect, Boyle stages a mock interrogation with Holt and Terry, only to have it turn out that the actual scheme was for Rosa to extract the truth in the field.

The surprise reveal highlights Boyle's strategic thinking. Thus, although Holt might be the chessmaster of the precinct, Boyle proves that he can think ahead, too. Holt compliments Boyle, stating,

" Well done Boyle. You have executed this mission flawlessly. I'm impressed"

4) The Swedes- An underestimated competitor

When Charles Boyle teamed up with Captain Holt for a high-voltage squash match (Image via YouTube/ Beooklyn Nine-Nine)

In Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3 Episode 9, Boyle teams up with Holt for a high-pressure squash match. Even though Boyle appears to be quite shaky, his competitive drive and willingness to adjust become crucial. The viewers get to see a super enthusiastic and overly competitive Boyle when Holt motivates Boyle by saying

"I need you to unleash the beast"

Well, Boyle thrives when he's underestimated, using his underdog status to his advantage.

5)The Night Shift- His ultimate commitment to his job

In Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 4 Episode 4, Peralta and Boyle pretend to be French burglars. When Peralta grapples with the accent, Boyle goes all in, immediately adopting fluent French. His language ability and immersion acting make the cover quite convincing, helping them to gather evidence.

This episode showcases Boyle's commitment to his job, from learning a language, mastering a disguise, or memorizing stupid food trivia. As an undercover cop, he's just amazing.

From cracking cases to outsmarting suspects and even his fellow teammates, Charles Boyle is much more than a squad weirdo. He is a genius and a smart detective.