5 Fandom Friday: Favorite Fictional Dads

It is time for 5 Fandom Friday!

This week's theme is Favorite Fictional Dads. And of course 5 Fandom Friday would not exist without The Nerdy Girlie and SuperSpaceChick. 

1. Ned Stark (Game of Thrones)

Ned made many mistakes (MANY mistakes) but he was a great dad to Arya. Out of the entire Stark clan I think these two had the best relationship. Ned knew Arya better than anyone else seemed to and he tried to help her be who she wanted to be. In many ways his support has helped keep her one of the few Stark survivors. Those "Dancing Lessons" have worked.

2. Rick Grimes (The Walking Dead)

The zombie apocalypse is no place for children but Rick has done better than most. Both of his kids are alive (in the TV series) and they are not too messed up. Sophia didn't last long and Lizzie went all psycho...Look at the Flowers. Sure one of the most used phrases from the series is "where's Carl" but Rick is doing everything he can to keep his kids safe.

3. Mr. Bennett (Pride and Prejudice)

Mr. Bennett may hate his wife but he does care about his kids. Well he cares about Elizabeth and to a lesser degree Jane. He comes across as a docile old man but he does step up when it count. If not for Mr. Bennett the plot of Pride and Prejudice would have gone wrong. Elizabeth Collins, no thank you.

4. Frank Gallagher (Shameless UK)

I binged watched this series from beginning to end last month. As horrible as Frank can be, he has these truly touching moments with his kids. They a few and far between but somehow this neglectful, sponging, vulgar bastard cares about his kids. This show is awful and everyone needs to watch it.

5. Rory Williams (Doctor Who)

Rory never got the chance to be a real father to his and Amy Pond's daughter, River. She was taken away from them from birth. Still Rory seems like he would have been an awesome dad. I can see him dressing up and playing all sorts of games with his kid. Even though they did not get the traditional father-daughter relationship they still managed to have some really good moments together. Father-daughter punching Hitler. Ah memories.