🏆 Bradley Whitford . He plays the "likable but flaky" father so well that you almost want to believe his excuses right along with Jake.
Charles’s intense protectiveness over Jake’s feelings provides the heart (and the heat) of the subplot. [S2E18] Captain Peralta
The episode perfectly balances the humor of Jake's "daddy issues" with the genuine sting of parental neglect. 🏆 Bradley Whitford
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