"brooklyn Nine-nine" Captain Peralta(2015) Apr 2026

Bradley Whitford’s performance perfectly captures the charismatic but selfish energy needed for Roger Peralta.

Captain Roger Peralta (played by Bradley Whitford) lands in New York and reaches out to Jake. He claims he wants to make up for years of absence and invites Jake to spend the weekend together. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Captain Peralta(2015)

Jake’s realization at the airport that his father hasn't actually changed. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Captain Peralta(2015)

This is one of the first episodes where the show leans into "daddy issues" as a serious character driver rather than just a punchline. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Captain Peralta(2015)

Introduced as a charming but deeply unreliable "cool dad." His inability to prioritize Jake over his own legal troubles sets the stage for his recurring role as a lovable but frustrating antagonist in Jake's personal life.