: Victor reveals he has prepared his own binder on Jake, leading to a psychological game where Victor fakes his approval to mess with Jake’s head.
: The idea for Jimmy Smits to play Amy's father was pitched by stars Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero , who felt his veteran status on police dramas like NYPD Blue made him the perfect fit. [S4E7] Mr. Santiago
: The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews . Some critics from The A.V. Club found the "disapproving father" beats a bit tired, while others from Paste Magazine praised the comedic chemistry between Andy Samberg and Smits. : Victor reveals he has prepared his own
The episode centers on Jake Peralta’s desperate attempt to win the approval of Victor Santiago (played by guest star Jimmy Smits ). To prepare, Jake goes "," creating an obsessively detailed binder to mimic Victor’s own hyper-organized habits. Some critics from The A
: After a market shortage, Boyle orders a live turkey for dinner. When Gina and Rosa refuse to let him kill it, the aggressive bird (named Nikolaj) traps them in the bathroom, leading to a slapstick-filled "turkey chase".
: Captain Holt helps a struggling Adrian Pimento adjust to life after the NYPD by giving him a $2,000 loan for a private investigator license. In a classic Pimento move, he bets the entire sum on a televised dog show. Despite Holt's initial fury, the two end up bonding at a bar while watching the show, which Pimento eventually wins, earning $70,000. Production & Reception