Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light — Season 1 MBS Ended Drama Family Fantasy 9 Episodes · Premiered April 17, 2017 · Ended June 5, 2017 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. All Seasons Episodes Special Aru-chan's Eternal Bond Thu, Jun 1 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ▶ This special recaps Akio's plan to rekindle the bond between him and his father and closes with new content about a side character's relationship. E01 A Relationship Reborn Mon, Apr 17 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ★ 7 ▶ Years after their relationship grows stagnant, Akio's father suddenly and mysteriously quits his job, and Akio hatches a plan to get him to open up. E02 Beginner Difficulties Mon, Apr 24 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ★ 5 ▶ At work, Akio looks into why so many female employees are quitting and finds a hint by helping his father with his in-game difficulties. E03 Never Give In Mon, May 1 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ★ 8 ▶ Trouble with a difficult client pushes Akio to the point of giving up. With his new keyboard, his father begins communicating in a surprising way. E04 Marital Troubles Mon, May 8 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ★ 6.5 ▶ Akio's Dad is now hooked on Final Fantasy, but his Mom is sick of missing her TV show. Akio must deal with an interpersonal conflict at work. E05 Dad's Secret Mon, May 15 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ★ 7.5 ▶ Akio's Dad still won't say why he quit his job, reminding Akio of his old habit of withholding information. Meanwhile, a friend offers Dad a new job. E06 The Truth Mon, May 22 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ★ 8.5 ▶ Suspicious his dad has been hiding an illness, Akio looks through his things but finds nothing. The next day, he's given some surprising news. E07 The Light Warrior Mon, May 29 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 30 min ▶ With only days remaining before his Dad's big date, Akio and the team struggle to defeat Twintania in time for his planned reveal. E08 The Eternal Bond Mon, Jun 5 2017 3:50 PM GMT+0000 60 min ★ 8.5 ▶ A recap of Akio's plan to rekindle the bond between himself and his father; exploring a side character's relationship. All Seasons Similar Shows Revenge ABC Bad Judge NBC Sons of Anarchy FX The Mentalist CBS Falling Skies TNT NCIS: Los Angeles CBS Top Rated Shows Breaking Bad AMC ★ 9.2 Band of Brothers HBO ★ 9 Game of Thrones HBO ★ 8.9 The Wire HBO ★ 8.9 Firefly FOX ★ 8.9 Sherlock BBC One ★ 8.9 More on MBS Kill la Kill ★ 6.9 Durarara!! ★ 6.5 Dokkoida