Peralta - [s2e18] Captain

Terry is obsessed with the fantasy book series.

This episode marks a turning point where Jake realizes his "hero" father isn't who he thought he was, leading to a touching moment where he acknowledges Holt as his true father figure. [S2E18] Captain Peralta

🏆 Bradley Whitford . He plays the "likable but flaky" father so well that you almost want to believe his excuses right along with Jake. Terry is obsessed with the fantasy book series

He’s actually just in town to use Jake’s detective skills to get out of a smuggling charge in Quebec. Holt vs. The Skyfire Cycle He plays the "likable but flaky" father so

The episode perfectly balances the humor of Jake's "daddy issues" with the genuine sting of parental neglect.

If you’re doing a rewatch, this is the episode that really cements the father-son bond between Jake and Holt. It’s funny, it’s sad, and it’s peak Brooklyn Nine-Nine .

Charles’s intense protectiveness over Jake’s feelings provides the heart (and the heat) of the subplot.