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Season 1 – Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

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A father and son rekindle their bond through the online role-playing game "Final Fantasy XIV"; based on a true story.

Critics Reviews

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Scott Meslow GQ Magazine [UK] 10/25/2017
Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light is refreshingly different: A TV series that understands that video games can actually be a net positive on a person's life. Go to Full Review Andrew Webster The Verge 10/25/2017
Dad of Light has a strange premise, one that could have easily led to a throwaway piece of product placement-fueled television. Instead, it tackles both parenting and the relationships we create through games with a rare degree of empathy and respect Go to Full Review Allegra Frank Polygon 10/25/2017
Look past that awkward name it's been graced with, because Dad of Light is short, sweet and a total joy to watch. Go to Full Review Jesse Schedeen IGN Movies 10/25/2017
6.8/10
As long as you're not expecting a grand, ambitious extension of the Final Fantasy XIV universe, Dad of Light is just charming enough to warrant a binge. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 10/04/2017
3/5
Marketing messages never went down so sweetly as they do in this genuine oddity, a Japanese-language mashup of family-love drama and role-playing game quest. Go to Full Review Foong Woei Wan The Straits Times (Singapore) 09/22/2017
3.5/5
Small, fluffy and special - like a perfect snowflake - this comedy comes from a place of love and little judgment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Hank M 01/31/2022 I thought it was really sweet. Also FF14 rocks. See more 01/30/2020 Una gran sorpresa, pensé que al ser una historia con el titulo de un video juego iba a ser un desastre, pero es una serie con una historia muy dulce de amor de un padre e un hijo inter actuando por el mundo de Final Fantasy, a veces las personalidades de los personajes pueden dar vergüenza ajena, pero en general tanto la actuación, dirección, historia, todo funciona de forma conjunta y correctamente; por ultimo las partes donde sale el juego en pantalla solo termina siendo otro bonus y de hecho por momentos llegan a ser la parte que mas disfrute. See more Read all reviews
Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Yûdai Chiba

Aiko Inaba

Ren Ôsugi

Hirotaro Inaba

Fumika Baba

Yoko Shoda

Yoshihiko Hakamada

Takahiro Hakamada

Mako Ishino

Kimiko Inaba

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 1, 2017 A Relationship Reborn Years after their relationship grows stagnant, Akio's father abruptly and mysteriously quits his job; Akio devises a plan to get his father to open up. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 1, 2017 Beginner Difficulties Akio looks into why so many female employees are quitting; Akio helps his father with the game. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 1, 2017 Never Give In Trouble with a difficult client pushes Akio to the point of giving up; with his new keyboard, Akio's father begins communicating in a surprising way. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 1, 2017 Marital Troubles Now that Akio's dad is hooked on the game, his mom is annoyed about missing her TV show; Akio must deal with an interpersonal conflict at work. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 1, 2017 Dad's Secret Akio's dad still won't say why he left his job; a friend offers Akio's dad a new job. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 1, 2017 The Truth Worried that his dad may be ill, Akio goes through his things but finds nothing; surprising news. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 1, 2017 The Light Warrior With only days remaining before his dad's big date, Akio and the team struggle to defeat Twintania. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 1, 2017 Special Episode: Aru-chan's Eternal Bond A recap of Akio's plan to rekindle the bond between himself and his father; exploring a side character's relationship. Details

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Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Sports
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Sep 1, 2017