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Fictional Fathers: Blind Dads on TV

The sci-fi series “See” on Apple TV envisions a world where humans have lost their sense of sight. Jason Momoa stars as a blind father to twins born with vision. Momoa’s character, Baba Voss, fights for the survival of his offspring. See’s second season is set to premiere on August 27, 2021. For more information. Additional information and a link to a trailer can be found here.

“Growing Up Fisher,” a short-lived series on NBC in 2014, was based on the real life of its creator, D.J. Nash, whose father became blind when he was 12 years old. The TV Dad is a successful lawyer who had relied on his son to be his guide until he got a guide dog. Links to episodes are available for a fee here. And for a review, check out Common Sense Media.