First one that comes to mind is the movie A Quiet Place with John Krasinski and his real wife Emily Blunt. John's character leads his family through the impossibly difficult times of alien occupation. He's a leader and brave.

Second one is Joel from The Last of Us. He falls apart after the death of his daughter and becomes a criminal, but when Ellie comes into his life his character develops into trying to become a dad again. He's not perfect but he tried to protect Ellie and be there emotionally for her. And by the end Joel does exactly what we would all want to do to help our daughter.

Both those are dads put into extreme situations. I can't think of a regular dad like me just working and serving his family.

Edit: Adding the character Sealy Booth in the tv show Bones. After several seasons the main characters marry and have a child. Booth is portrayed as a devoted, strong, just father.

First one that comes to mind is the movie A Quiet Place with John Krasinski and his real wife Emily Blunt. John's character leads his family through the impossibly difficult times of alien occupation. He's a leader and brave.

Second one is Joel from The Last of Us. He falls apart after the death of his daughter and becomes a criminal, but when Ellie comes into his life his character develops into trying to become a dad again. He's not perfect but he tried to protect Ellie and be there emotionally for her. And by the end Joel does exactly what we would all want to do to help our daughter.

Both those are dads put into extreme situations. I can't think of a regular dad like me just working and serving his family.