Here are the many faces of “dad” we see on TV.
This coming Fathers’ Day, here’s a look back on some of the most memorable fathers in the small screen and the archetypes they represent. Some of them are ideal, some may have shortcomings, but that’s part of their charm: they are relatable and real. These men prove that the “best dad” doesn’t necessarily have to be perfect and could come in many faces and forms.
“The Dream Dad”
Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson of This Is Us
A dad that supports you? Brings out the best in you? Tries his best despite his shortcomings? Jack Pearson has it all. Surely, Jack Pearson is one of the best dad characters of the small screen, and a dream father to many. His family is always his guiding light and he never misses an opportunity to inspire and love the Big Three.
“The Tough Dad”
David Harbour as Jim Hopper of Stranger Things
Sheriff Jim Hopper from Stranger Things is far from the perfect dad, because of being overly strict on his adopted daughter, Jane “Eleven” Hopper. He keeps her isolated from the world and overreacts over her powers and her relationship with her boyfriend. Even so, Jim has some shining moments like putting his life on the line whenever the young folks are in trouble. He proves that he is truly doing the best he can.
“The Comedic Dad”
Dolphy Quizon as Mang Kevin Cosme of Home Along The Riles
Armed with unlimited dad jokes, Mang Kevin Cosme of the iconic series, keeps his family at ease because of his sense of humor even in times of hardships. Kevin Cosme is the typical middle-aged Pinoy tatay who always works hard to provide for his family and always see the positive side to everything.
“The Single Dad”
Richard Yap as Sir Chief of Be Careful With My Heart
The rich, handsome, single dad, Sir Chief is one of the most iconic dad character in recent Pinoy TV history. Apart from the sweet moments of this show, it’s no joke to raise the three kids on his own while balancing his life as a working man. To raise his kids well he has to be strict to them and sometimes misses out on their important life events because of his busy schedule.
“The Young Dad”
Lee Do Hyun as Go Woo Young of 18 Again
Lee Do Hyun became a household name because of his breakout role as Go Woo Young in the Korean remake of Zac Efron’s 17 Again. Both in the film and the Korean version, the character became young again to correct his past mistakes and restore his family while he is in a younger body. While we think the Korean drama has more heartfelt moments compared to the Hollywood film, it’s still refreshing to see the beginnings and struggles of a young dad.
“The Role Model Dad”
Jae Myeong Yoo as Hong Yu Chan of Vincenzo
Jae Myeong Yoo has many iconic father-figure roles, but his recent drama, “Vincenzo,” shows a different take on what it makes a dad. His character is a public lawyer who owns a law firm named, Jipuraggi, meaning “last straw.” He fights for justice on those who are powerless, yet his daughter Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Bin), is the complete opposite so, they always argue. Although, for Cha Young, she argues that her dad is good to everybody, but lacks towards his own family. He is a unique character on TV, for he is not an “evil” dad even though he’s not perfect, he is yet very real.
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