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Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

2017Show1 season8 episodesTV-PG

DramaFamily
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%75%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%75%

Summary

A father and son rekindle their bond through the online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV in this live-action series based on a true story.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Relationship Reborn, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Beginner Difficulties, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 6.9
  4. S1 E4 Marital Troubles, 6.7
  5. S1 E5 Dad's Secret, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 The Truth, 7.1
  7. S1 E7 The Light Warrior, 7.3
  8. S1 E8 Special Episode: Aru-chan's Eternal Bond, 6.1

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kiyoshi Yamamoto, Teruo Noguchi
Written by
Kota Fukihara

Everyone

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Facts

April 17, 2017 · September 1, 2017 · Ended

First aired
April 17, 2017
Last aired
September 1, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
121 countries

Tropes

Pac-Man Fever, Adaptational Backstory Change, Mistaken for Romance +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light?"

Questions about Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light?

Netflix

In the United States, Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light streams on Netflix. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light?

3 h

About 3 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Can I half-watch Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.