[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.

Captain Holt’s disdain for "the fantastical" leads to some of the episode's best dialogue, especially as he tries to take the investigation seriously while Terry geeks out. Key Takeaways from the Episode

While Jake deals with daddy issues, the precinct is busy with the "Skyfire Cycle" case. [S2E18] Captain Peralta

Terry is obsessed with the fantasy book series.

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 . 🏆 Bradley Whitford

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

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