Some viewers found the B-plot less engaging than the main storyline. A common point of frustration is that the "NutriBoom" threat—which ends with Jake being followed by a corporate stalker—is largely dropped in later episodes, creating what some call an "aborted arc".
Jake and Charles attempt to escape a predatory pyramid scheme, "NutriBoom," which Jake accidentally joined during a previous Halloween heist. The investigation leads them to discover that the "missing" founder, Debbie Stovelman, faked her death to evade federal investigators. [S5E16] NutriBoom
" NutriBoom " is widely considered a standout Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode for its sharp parody of multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes and Scientology-like cult dynamics. It holds a on IMDb. Plot Highlights Some viewers found the B-plot less engaging than