5 Fandom Friday: Favorite Dads
Sunday is Father’s Day which means it’s time to talk about my favorite Dads in pop culture!
5. Joe West, The Flash- Jesse L. Martin
Joe West is the dad you never want to disappoint. Do you want to see that face sad? I’ll answer for you, no you don’t.
Joe has raised three children, all on his own, while also leading the community as a police detective. He’s the number one cheerleader for his superhero kids and also their fiercest protector. He’s the kind of dad who will help you solve all of your problems, but also he’s not afraid to let you know when you are wrong.
Jesse L. Martin is consistently the best part of The Flash, especially when he is given big emotional scenes. Or when they let him sing.
4. Ned Stark, Game of Thrones- Sean Bean
We are only given nine episodes of Ned Stark, but his lasting impact on Game of Thrones has carried through the show’s six seasons. Sean Bean makes Ned *the* guy you want to root for. He’s honorable, he’s brave, he’s strong, and most important, he cares deeply for his family. He’s just a guy trying to do his best and keep his kids alive. Despite all his faults, at the end of the day you really can’t blame him for that.
The Stark children are who they are because of how they were raised and because of their father’s love. #TheNorthRemembers
3. Commander William Adama- Edward James Olmos
William Adama is not just the commander of the Battlestar Galactica and the father of Lee (Jamie Bamber), he’s the leader of the remaining members of the human race. It’s a huge task which means he is constantly tasked with making the tough decisions. He’s a fair leader who really cares about his people and doing right by them,
But the reason Adama is on this list is not because he is the best space dad (which he is), it’s because of his relationship with Viper pilot and all around badass Kara Thrace (Katee Sackhoff). Kara is the daughter Adama never had. He believes in her and trusts her like no one else (even his own son at times). The two are very similar: good leaders, with strong opinions, but stubborn and unwilling to admit when they are wrong. They make quite a pair.
2. Coach Eric Taylor, Friday Night Lights- Kyle Chandler
Eric Taylor is basically my dad. Both are (often underappreciated) coaches with daughters who do not have the same passion for the sport as they do. Both are mentors to their players on and off the field. And both are dragged into the politics of the game against their will. I honestly couldn’t believe the similarities when I first watched Friday Night Lights.
Coach Taylor is just a Good Guy. He tries hard. He is there for his wife and children when it matters the most. All he wants is to win a few football games and for his players to have good futures. He and Tami (Connie Britton) make a great team and are all around couple and parenting #goals and the reason the Taylors are one of my favorite TV families.
1. George Banks, Father of the Bride- Steve Martin
My dad has made me promise not to leave my wedding without saying goodbye because of Father of the Bride. I love this movie, it’s one of my favorites because of the absurdity and Steve Martin, but I also for the relationship between George and Annie (Kimberly Williams). It is such a wonderful depiction of a father and daughter and one I hold close to my heart because of how many times I’ve seen it with my dad.
George would move heaven and earth to give his daughter her dream wedding (or for one last game of basketball). He’s goofy, he tries too hard, he makes a lot of mistakes. He’s not a perfect father, but he’s one of the dads who feel so real to me because of how present he is and how much he cares.
Brittany
