The Andy Samberg-fronted sitcom launched in 2013 as a comedic spin on the cop procedural format from Parks and Recreation executive producers Dan Goor and Michael Schur. But just as with Schur’s Parks and Rec and The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine quickly morphed into much more than a star vehicle, and the ensemble found its groove incredibly quickly. From then on, the show consistently showcased a compassionate and ridiculously funny group of individuals, with storytelling that wasn’t afraid to take huge leaps—again, just as with Parks and Rec and The Office.

The show’s ratings haven’t been considerably better (or worse) than its previous season, but critically it’s booming. This is one of the best ensembles on TV right now, full-stop, and trying to replicate that kind of comedic chemistry and timing from scratch will be an incredibly difficult task.

But, just a few hours before writing this, FOX announced the surprising cancellation of the show.