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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] Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 4, 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) Sep 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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Jan 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
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