Does The Dadson Die?
'Does The Dog Die' but for pairings and media with dadson, occasionally I'll include additional notes or classification.
Please check the general information page for additional definitions or clarification.
Due to the nature of this list, live-action media will generally not be accounted for unless all actors are of age and the dadson is explicit or the actors could reasonably be assumed to be comfortable with fandom shipping.
Abbreviations are used to avoid SEO as needed.
09/01/2025 - This is not my entire current list, as I wanted to get this update out to fix a DNS error. This notice will be removed once it is fully updated.
Key:
Worthwhile = A wealth of good quality fanworks, excellent quality interactions in canon and/or interesting or unique dynamics.
Y = The dadson does die, there is no worthwhile dadson.
M = The dadson might die, I haven't finished the media, looked through the fandom or thought about it enough to give a conclusive rating. It is also possible that it's a grey area, so it could fall under Y or N eventually.
N = The dadson does not die, there is worthwhile dadson.
Audio-Visual
Television
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Invincible (TV Series)
- Nolan Grayson/Omni-man x Mark Grayson/Invincible
- N, Ds
The show is centered around the relationship between Mark and Nolan, and there are plenty of fanworks- though there could definitely be more. -
Venture Bros
- Henry Allen "Hank" Venture x Dr. Thaddeus Venture x Dean Venture
- N, dS & DS
Generational paternal intrigue, highly reccommend. Dean and Hank are the main characters, and Dr. Venture is their father. -
Venture Bros
- Jonas Venture x Thaddeus Venture
- N, ds
Dr. Venture and his horrible, abusive father, Jonas Venture. -
Venture Bros
- Brock Samson x Henry Allen "Hank" Venture
- N, dS
Hank and his babysitter, acts like more of a father to him than his actual dad. -
Beastars (TV Series)
- Ogma x Louis
- Y, dS
The dadson is dying, and it shouldn't be! There are very minimal fanworks for these two and only a few canon (TV) interactions, but their dynamic is excellent. Ogma adopted Louis and cares for him but is very emotionally distant, causing a lot of friction. If you don't want to get invested in a barren wasteland, don't bother, but a clip compilation could be in order if you're bored. -
Beastars (TV Series)
- Ibuki x Louis
- Y, DS
Another tragedy in the beastars series. The affection that Louis misses out on from his adoptive father is vented in his relationship with Ibuki. Again, few but excellent canon interactions and sparse fandom content (though slightly more than with Ogma in both categories). -
Beastars (TV Series)
- Gosha x Legoshi
- M, DS
I can't look... It's almost definitely the same fate but I have an inkling the next season might bring us more interactions and I haven't looked around the fandom yet.
Movies
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Whiplash (2014)
- Terence Fletcher x Andrew Neiman
- N, dS
Andrew rejects the affection of his father and replaces it with the approval of Terence. There is a lot of push and pull, and the fandom is rabid. Highly suggest.
Webseries
- Helluva Boss - Crimson x Moxxie - N, Ds
Video Games
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Resident Evil
- Albert Wesker x Jake Muller
- Y, dS
They never interact and the fandom is disinterested as a whole. There is potential, but it will most likely never be explored. -
Hades (2020)
- Hades x Zagreus
- N, Ds
I don't know too much about them, but they have a rocky relationship and Zagreus is unable to entirely forgive him or cut him off. Excellent fanfictions. -
FNAF
- William A. x Michael A.
- N, ds
Classic. Fanworks beat out canon here. -
Metal Gear Solid
- Zero x Les Enfants Terribles
- M
Probably nothing, but interesting nonetheless. -
Starfox
- James Mccloud x Fox McCloud
- N, dS
Haven't completed any part of this series but they're a popular pick in fandom. A Fox in Space is my favorite rendition. - Animal Crossing - Nat x Flick - Y
- Animal Crossing - Chip x C.J. - Y
Visual & Writing
Novels & Short Stories
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Frankenstein (1818)
- Victor Frankenstein x The Monster
- N, dS
Victor makes a monster, rejects it and the monster attempts to earn his affection. It doesn't get much better than this. Unexpectedly active fandom and an excellent ballet (2016)! -
A Little Life (2015)
- Harold x Jude
- Y, DS
Harold adopts Jude, and their interactions are bittersweet. Not necessarily dadson but a great book.
Comics
- Helluva Boss - Crimson x Moxxie - N, Ds
Miscellaneous
Symbols
- Cardmine
The flower for paternal error in "Language of Flowers" by Kate Greenaway from 1846. - Zipper
Particularly on jeans, a metal zipper is evocative of a father. - Cigarette
A common vice passed between generations. - Button-down Uniform Top
Dead-end jobs. An inescapable fate.
Franchises
- BATMAN - Bruce Wayne/Batman x Robin (Any) - Y
A controversial rating, but the push and pull between any robin and any batman has not yet convinced me they are particularly invested in eachother AND toxic. Dick Grayson as Nightwing skews slightly more towards dadson, but as of now I don't think this is a worthwhile dadson pairing. Considering the breadth of this franchise, I'm sure I'll find something eventually, though. There is plenty of fandom content but I am not impressed by the vast majority it. - SUPERMAN - Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman x Superboy (Any) - M
I have yet to look into this, but considering Superman's temperment I am doubtful there is dadson. - SUPERMAN - Jonathan Kent x Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman - M
This is almost definitely not dadson, but they are very sweet. Won't make a call until I've looked into it. -
Okegom
- Ivlis x Licorice
- M, dS
Unsure simply because I don't know much about this. Has been described as unrequited love several times.
